The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 22,900
€ 20,100
€ 22,900
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 is 3.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
56.6
71.4
81
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.2 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.6 in
Height
58.5 in
105.1
171.6
99.9
168.4
171.6 in
Length
168.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
3971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.81 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
RFB
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 130
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
130 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
151 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
21.71 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
44 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
518 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
541 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
125 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
102.4 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
