The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF EDC (20 - ..)
€ 28,900
€ 26,500
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 TCe 140 GPF.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
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 TCe 140 GPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2941 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4054 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.36 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
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 TCe 140 GPF
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 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
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 TCe 140 GPF
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.78 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
44 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
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 TCe 140 GPF
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 TCe 140 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
