The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (16 - 18)
€ 20,600
€ 23,400
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 ENERGY dCi 130.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
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 ENERGY dCi 130
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.81 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
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
1.6 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
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.99 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
23.99 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
59 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
51 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
670 mi
Range
730 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
730 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
