The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 190 (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 24,700
€ 28,900
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop is 0.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.9
71.2
80.2
59.1
71.7
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
59.1 in
104
169.1
100
168.7
169.1 in
Length
168.7 in
104 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.42 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
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 190 Start & Stop
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
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
187 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
16.52 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
34 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
42 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
533 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
533 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
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).
104.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
132.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
999 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
