The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 19,800
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (14 - 15) Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
€ 22,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 1.7 cm longer and 1.5 cm lower.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1471
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (14 - 15)
1808
2037
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1808 mm
Width
1808 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1471 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (14 - 15)
2641
4295
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4295 mm
Length
4278 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1787 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
81 kg
5.95 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BZ
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
130 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
130 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
205 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
205 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

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

136 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
9.85 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
52 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
42 mpg
city
51 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
727 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
690 mi
727 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).
96.7 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
102.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
507 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L