The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 29,700
€ 20,100
€ 29,700
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 205 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 205
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 205
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3234 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4242 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.36 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
202 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
207 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
16.01 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
39 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
518 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
518 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
125 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
113.6 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1008 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
