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 3.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
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 TCe 160 GPF
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4054 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.39 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
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 TCe 160 GPF
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
1.3 L / 64 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
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
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
18.89 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
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
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
