The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 130 EDC (14 - 15)
€ 19,500
€ 25,000
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 1.7 cm shorter and 1.5 cm taller.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
1486
1808
2021
1471
1808
2037
1808 mm
Width
1808 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2037 mm
1486 mm
Height
1471 mm
2537
4278
2641
4295
4278 mm
Length
4295 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2641 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
1297 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1787 kg
Weight Difference:
17 kg
1.31 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
16
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
130 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
130 bhp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
205 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
175 NM
205 NM
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
▶ REPLAY
12.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.85 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
12.47 kg/bhp
9.85 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
50 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
39 mpg
city
38 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
579 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
665 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
507 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
405 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1162 L
