The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 28,900

€ 23,900

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
59.1
71.7
79.6
56.6
71.4
81
71.7 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
59.1 in
Height
56.6 in
100
168.7
105.1
171.6
168.7 in
Length
171.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4136 lb

Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.65 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
16
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.78 lb/hp
28.3 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
64 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
36 mpg
city
59 mpg
48 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
621 mi
Range
789 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
789 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
Environmental Impact
104.1 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
104.1 kWh
76.1 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft