The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140 EDC (18 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,300
€ 22,100
€ 23,300
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 140 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 140
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 140
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
2983 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4052 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.6 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
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 140
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
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
138 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
21.62 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
45 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
43 mpg
52 mpg
highway
53 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
562 mi
Range
727 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
562 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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 140
98.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 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
