The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (14 - 15)
€ 18,600
€ 23,500
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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. The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is just 0.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
58.6
71.9
79.6
57.9
71.2
80.2
71.9 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.6 in
Height
57.9 in
99.4
168.8
104
169.1
168.8 in
Length
169.1 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4098 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.82 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
16
Generation
BZ
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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 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 BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.02 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.86 lb/hp
24.02 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
59 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
36 mpg
city
49 mpg
51 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
645 mi
Range
932 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
932 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
