The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165 EDC (18 - 18)
€ 20,600
€ 27,800
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 TCe 165.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
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 TCe 165
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4147 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.93 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
16
Generation
RFB
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
163 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
112 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.87 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
18.87 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
39 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
51 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
670 mi
Range
487 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
487 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
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).
113.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
113.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
