The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90 (16 - 17)
€ 22,600
€ 20,200
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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 BMT is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
58.6
71.9
79.6
56.6
71.4
81
71.9 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.6 in
Height
56.6 in
99.4
168.8
105.1
171.6
168.8 in
Length
171.6 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
2967 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4059 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.92 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
89 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
126 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
▶ REPLAY
20.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.71 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.05 lb/hp
31.71 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
64 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
34 mpg
city
56 mpg
49 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
610 mi
Range
789 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
789 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
76.1 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
