The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 (18 - 18)
€ 19,500
€ 20,000
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 is 3.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.6
71.4
81
71.2 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.5 in
Height
56.6 in
99.9
168.4
105.1
171.6
168.4 in
Length
171.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
2859 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3977 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.29 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
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
1.3 L / 64 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
113 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
112 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
44 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
45 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
579 mi
Range
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
551 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
