The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 130 (12 - 13)
€ 20,100
€ 20,400
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 TCe 130
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 TCe 130
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3926 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.81 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
16
Generation
BZ
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 TCe 130
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
37 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
518 mi
Range
592 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
592 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
119.4 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
