The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90 (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 20,200
€ 24,300
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90 is 2.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56.6
71.4
81
59.1
71.7
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.7 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.6 in
Height
59.1 in
105.1
171.6
100
168.7
171.6 in
Length
168.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4059 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.31 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
RFB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
89 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
162 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
109 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
31.71 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
64 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56 mpg
city
35 mpg
69 mpg
highway
50 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
789 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
789 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
76.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
104.1 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
76.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
