The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
€ 24,200
€ 20,900
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 2.0 16V 140
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 2.0 16V 140
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.6 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
16
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.66 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.32 lb/hp
21.66 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
37 mpg
city
24 mpg
50 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
645 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
504 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
