The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165 EDC (18 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 27,800
€ 24,500
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 165 is 2.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.6
71.4
81
58.6
71.9
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.9 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.6 in
Height
58.6 in
105.1
171.6
99.4
168.8
171.6 in
Length
168.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4147 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.31 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
163 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
18.87 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
39 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
47 mpg
highway
49 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
487 mi
Range
633 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
487 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
102.4 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
113.6 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
