The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (16 - 18)
€ 28,900
€ 22,900
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘ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 TCe 130.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
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 TCe 130
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3971 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
16
Generation
RFB
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
130 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
124 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.71 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.78 lb/hp
21.71 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
44 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
36 mpg
city
35 mpg
48 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
621 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
541 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
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).
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
