The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90 (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 20,200

€ 19,500

€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 8.1 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 4.8 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1438
1814
2058
1486
1808
2021
1814 mm
Width
1808 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1438 mm
Height
1486 mm
2669
4359
2537
4278
4359 mm
Length
4278 mm
2669 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1297 kg
1841 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg

Weight Difference:
17 kg
1.31 %

General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
RFB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
89 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
220 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
14.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.47 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
14.38 kg/bhp
12.47 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
76 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
67 mpg
city
39 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
47 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
789 mi
Range
579 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
789 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
76.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
95 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
561 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L