The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 19,800
€ 26,300
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop is 0.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 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 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
3940 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.38 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
130 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
151 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
21.71 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
44 mpg
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
690 mi
Range
657 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
690 mi
657 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
98.5 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
102.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
