The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12)
€ 21,900
€ 21,200
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is 1.7 cm shorter and 1.5 cm taller.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
1486
1808
2021
1471
1808
2037
1808 mm
Width
1808 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2037 mm
1486 mm
Height
1471 mm
2537
4278
2641
4295
4278 mm
Length
4295 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2641 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1829 kg
Weight Difference:
22 kg
1.58 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
16
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1870 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
128 bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
300 NM
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
▶ REPLAY
8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
10.9 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
55 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
37 mpg
city
46 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
551 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
731 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
397 kg
Maximum Payload
434 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
405 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1162 L
