The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13)
€ 21,900
€ 19,700
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 90
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.9
71.2
80.2
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
99.9
168.4
104
169.1
168.4 in
Length
169.1 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 90
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3885 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
6.05 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 90
16
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
89 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 90
129 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 90
▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
31.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
59 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 90
31 mpg
city
49 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
551 mi
Range
932 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
932 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 90
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 90
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
