The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 130 EDC (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 25,000
€ 22,100
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3940 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.97 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BZ
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
130 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
21.71 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
42 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
32 mpg
city
43 mpg
52 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
665 mi
Range
727 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
665 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
106.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
