The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 24,700
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) Renault Mégane TCe 180
€ 24,500
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 24,700
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 180 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 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
71.2
80.2
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
169.1 in
Length
168.8 in
104 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.72 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Renault Mégane TCe 180
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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane TCe 180
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
17.35 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
40 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
633 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
102.4 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
145.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
999 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