The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150 EDC (19 - 20)
€ 20,100
€ 27,700
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 3.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
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 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4396 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.49 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
16
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
50 mpg
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
518 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
621 mi
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
Environmental Impact
125 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
96.7 kWh
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
