The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 130 (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 20,400
€ 20,100
€ 20,400
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Renault Mégane TCe 130 is 0.7 inches longer and 0.6 inches lower.
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
104
169.1
99.9
168.4
169.1 in
Length
168.4 in
104 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
3926 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.81 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
128 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
140 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
22.05 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
37 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
592 mi
Range
518 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
592 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
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 TCe 130
119.4 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
