The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
€ 19,500
€ 20,900
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 is 0.7 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
2859 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.35 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.66 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
21.66 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
33 mpg
city
24 mpg
45 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
579 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
504 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
