The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115 EDC (18 - 20)
€ 17,600
€ 25,500
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is 3.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.6
71.4
81
71.2 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.5 in
Height
56.6 in
99.9
168.4
105.1
171.6
168.4 in
Length
171.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
2809 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4246 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
10.34 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
16
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
113 hp
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
112 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
▶ REPLAY
27.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.73 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.01 lb/hp
27.73 lb/hp
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
57 mpg
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
31 mpg
city
51 mpg
47 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
579 mi
Range
712 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
712 mi
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
