The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane TCe 130 (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 20,400
Renault Mégane TCe 130 (12 - 13) Renault Mégane TCe 130
€ 20,600
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Renault Mégane TCe 130 is just 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 130 (12 - 13)
71.2
80.2
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 130 (12 - 13)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
169.1 in
Length
168.8 in
104 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3926 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Renault Mégane TCe 130 (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.47 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Beetle 1.2 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 1.2 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
128 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
140 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 130

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
22.05 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
37 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
46 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
592 mi
Range
670 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
592 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
96.6 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
119.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft