The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115 EDC (20 - ..)
€ 21,900
€ 27,900
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 is 3.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.6
71.4
81
71.2 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.5 in
Height
56.6 in
99.9
168.4
105.1
171.6
168.4 in
Length
171.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4246 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.38 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
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
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
113 hp
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
129 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.73 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
27.73 lb/hp
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
62 mpg
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
31 mpg
city
60 mpg
44 mpg
highway
78 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
551 mi
Range
769 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
769 mi
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
