The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12)

€ 24,500
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 21,200
 Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12) Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
€ 24,500
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. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is just 0.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12)
71.2
80.2
71.9 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.6 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12)
104
169.1
168.8 in
Length
169.1 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4032 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.31 %
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
16
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
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
1.9 L / 93 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
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 dCi 130 FAP

▶ REPLAY
20.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.02 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.3 lb/hp
24.02 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
46 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
36 mpg
city
38 mpg
49 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
731 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft