The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 19,400
€ 27,000
€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop is 0.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.9
71.2
80.2
59.1
71.7
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
59.1 in
104
169.1
100
168.7
169.1 in
Length
168.7 in
104 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3940 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.23 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BZ
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TCe 115 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
113 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
140 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
24.97 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
46 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
51 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
731 mi
Range
600 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
731 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
108 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
96.6 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
