The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150 EDC (19 - 20)
€ 20,600

€ 27,700

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 150.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
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 150
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4396 lb

Weight Difference:
392 lb
11.71 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
16
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
50 mpg
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
39 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
670 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
621 mi
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
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).
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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