The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
€ 17,600

€ 24,700

€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 TCe 180
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 TCe 180
2809 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4087 lb

Weight Difference:
280 lb
9.07 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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 TCe 180
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
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
178 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
112 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180
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27.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.35 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.01 lb/hp
17.35 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
47 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
579 mi
Range
484 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
484 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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).
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft









25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft