The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100 (16 - 18)
€ 20,100
€ 17,800
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘ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 ENERGY TCe 100.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
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 ENERGY TCe 100
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3982 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.81 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
16
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
99 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
129 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
44 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
518 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
541 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
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).
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
102.4 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
