The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 24,800
€ 22,100
€ 24,800
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
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 1.6 TDI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.97 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
RFB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
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
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
151 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
62 mph
62
mph
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
21.71 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
44 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
43 mpg
50 mpg
highway
53 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
727 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
541 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).
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
102.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
