The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 130 (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 20,000
€ 28,900
€ 20,000
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 a little. The Renault Mégane TCe 130 is 0.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.9
71.2
80.2
59.1
71.7
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
59.1 in
104
169.1
100
168.7
169.1 in
Length
168.7 in
104 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3845 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BZ
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 TCe 130
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
128 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
22.05 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
36 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
574 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
574 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 TCe 130
123.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1023 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
