The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 21,900
€ 24,800
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 ENERGY TCe 130.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
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 ENERGY TCe 130
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3971 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.77 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
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
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
130 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.71 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
21.71 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
44 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
551 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
541 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
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).
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
