The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 21,900
€ 30,400
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 8.1 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 4.8 cm taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
1486
1808
2021
1438
1814
2058
1808 mm
Width
1814 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2058 mm
1486 mm
Height
1438 mm
2537
4278
2669
4359
4278 mm
Length
4359 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2669 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1482 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1945 kg
Weight Difference:
109 kg
7.35 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
16
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
161 bhp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
380 NM
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
129 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
▶ REPLAY
8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
9.2 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
61 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
61 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
37 mpg
city
54 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
47 L
551 mi
Range
635 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
635 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
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).
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
397 kg
Maximum Payload
463 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1180 L
