The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 130 EDC (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 25,000

€ 24,500

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.6
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
104
169.1
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 1.4 TSI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
3940 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
183 lb
6.09 %

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 dual clutch 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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
130 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
151 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
21.71 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
42 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
665 mi
Range
633 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
665 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
102.4 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
106.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft