The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 24,700
€ 21,900
€ 24,700
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Renault Mégane TCe 180 is 0.7 inches longer and 0.6 inches lower.
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.01 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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17.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
17.35 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
40 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
484 mi
Range
551 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
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 180
145.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
999 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
