The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (14 - 15)

€ 20,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 19,800
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (14 - 15) Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
€ 20,300
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 BMT is 0.7 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (14 - 15)
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 130 Start & Stop
2959 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3940 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.63 %
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (14 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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 4500 rpm
Power
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
130 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop

Performance

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop

 REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.71 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.45 lb/hp
21.71 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
44 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
39 mpg
city
35 mpg
51 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
690 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
102.4 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 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