The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 22,500

€ 21,900

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF is 3.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
56.6
71.4
81
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.2 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.6 in
Height
58.5 in
105.1
171.6
99.9
168.4
171.6 in
Length
168.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2879 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3999 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.89 %

General
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
RFB
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 140 GPF
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
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
138 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
20.86 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
43 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
531 mi
Range
551 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
531 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
117.5 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
104.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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