The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140 EDC (18 - 18)
€ 28,900
€ 23,300
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 140.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
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 140
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2983 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4052 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.02 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
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 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
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 ENERGY TCe 140
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
124 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.62 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.78 lb/hp
21.62 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
45 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
621 mi
Range
562 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
562 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
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).
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
