The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115 (18 - 20)
€ 18,600
€ 23,600
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 BMT is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
58.6
71.9
79.6
56.6
71.4
81
71.9 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.6 in
Height
56.6 in
99.4
168.8
105.1
171.6
168.8 in
Length
171.6 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4184 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.48 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
113 hp
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.12 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.86 lb/hp
27.12 lb/hp
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
60 mpg
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
36 mpg
city
51 mpg
51 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
645 mi
Range
749 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
749 mi
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
