The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 110 (14 - 15)
€ 20,100
€ 20,600
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 0.7 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 110
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 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 110
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3962 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
5.07 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 110
16
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 110
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 110
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 110
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 110
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 110
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.33 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
26.33 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 110
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 110
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
53 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 110
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
518 mi
Range
848 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
848 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 110
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
90.4 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 110
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 110
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
