The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane TCe 190 (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 24,700
Renault Mégane TCe 190 (12 - 13) Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
€ 18,400
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400

ⓘ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 190 Start & Stop is 0.7 inches longer and 0.6 inches lower.
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 190 (12 - 13)
71.2
80.2
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 190 (12 - 13)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
169.1 in
Length
168.4 in
104 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3089 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
Renault Mégane TCe 190 (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.05 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
187 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
221 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
16.52 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
34 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
42 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
533 mi
Range
645 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
533 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
100.4 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
132.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
999 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft