The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 19,500
€ 18,600
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘ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 TCe 115 GPF is 2.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 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 TCe 115 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2879 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3999 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.62 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
113 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
162 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
25.48 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
44 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
highway
51 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
645 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
541 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
100.4 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
102.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
