The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 24,200
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
€ 20,600
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 24,200
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

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF is 2.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56.6
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
71.4
81
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.9 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.6 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
171.6 in
Length
168.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2941 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4054 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.44 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
RFB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
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
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
138 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
21.31 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
43 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
48 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
670 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
531 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
96.6 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
104.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft