The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 25,200
€ 26,300
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 160 GPF is 2.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56.6
71.4
81
59.1
71.7
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.7 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.6 in
Height
59.1 in
105.1
171.6
100
168.7
171.6 in
Length
168.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4054 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.03 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 160 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 160 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
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
158 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
199 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
18.89 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
42 mpg
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
47 mpg
highway
50 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
521 mi
Range
657 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
521 mi
657 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 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).
98.5 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
106.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
