The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)

€ 19,800
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (14 - 15) Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop is 0.7 inches longer and 0.6 inches lower.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (14 - 15)
71.2
80.2
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (14 - 15)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
169.1 in
Length
168.4 in
104 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3940 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.97 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)

General

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BZ
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
130 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
151 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
21.71 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
44 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
759 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
690 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
102.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft