The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 (14 - 15)
€ 20,300

€ 19,400

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘ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 BMT is 0.7 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 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 BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
2959 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3940 lb

Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.63 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 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 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
113 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
▶ REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.45 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
46 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
39 mpg
city
37 mpg
51 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
670 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
731 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
988 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