The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (14 - 15)
€ 17,600
€ 19,800
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is 0.7 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.9
71.2
80.2
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
99.9
168.4
104
169.1
168.4 in
Length
169.1 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
2809 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3940 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.46 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
16
Generation
BZ
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
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
130 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
▶ REPLAY
27.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.71 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.01 lb/hp
21.71 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
44 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
47 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
579 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
690 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
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).
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
