The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 220 (14 - 15)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 26,000
 Renault Mégane TCe 220 (14 - 15) Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 TCe 220 Start & Stop
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 220 (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 220 (14 - 15)
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 TCe 220 Start & Stop
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4087 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.01 %
Renault Mégane TCe 220 (14 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
16
Generation
BZ
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
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
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
217 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
129 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop

▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
511 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
511 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
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).
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft