The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 (14 - 15)
€ 22,300
€ 21,200
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 BMT is 0.7 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
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 BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
2970 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3997 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.24 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
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 BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.33 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.07 lb/hp
26.33 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
67 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
34 mpg
city
60 mpg
49 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
610 mi
Range
1065 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
1065 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
71.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
71.9 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
977 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
