The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF (18 - 20)

€ 22,600
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 22,500
 Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 TCe 140 GPF.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
56.6
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF (18 - 20)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF (18 - 20)
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 TCe 140 GPF
2967 lb
Curb Weight
2879 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3999 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.97 %
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF (18 - 20)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
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 BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF

▶ REPLAY
20.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.05 lb/hp
20.86 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
43 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
49 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
531 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
531 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft