The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
€ 21,900
€ 25,200
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 TCe 160 GPF.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
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 TCe 160 GPF
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1354 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1839 kg
Weight Difference:
19 kg
1.38 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
16
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 TCe 160 GPF
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1332 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
158 bhp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
270 NM
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
▶ REPLAY
8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.57 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
8.57 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
50 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
37 mpg
city
43 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
47 L
551 mi
Range
521 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
521 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
397 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
402 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1247 L
