The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160 (18 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 26,300
€ 28,900
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 160 is 2.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.6
71.4
81
59.1
71.7
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.7 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.6 in
Height
59.1 in
105.1
171.6
100
168.7
171.6 in
Length
168.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4138 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
161 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
19.1 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
45 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
53 mpg
highway
48 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
562 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
562 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
104.1 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
98.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1063 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
