The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane TCe 220 (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 26,000
Renault Mégane TCe 220 (14 - 15) Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100

ⓘ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 220 Start & Stop is 0.7 inches longer and 0.6 inches lower.
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 220 (14 - 15)
71.2
80.2
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
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 220 (14 - 15)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
169.1 in
Length
168.4 in
104 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3089 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Renault Mégane TCe 220 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.01 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

General

Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
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
217 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
217 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
251 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
14.24 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
32 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
511 mi
Range
518 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
511 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
125 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
138.2 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
999 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft