The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 (12 - 13)
€ 22,100
€ 19,500
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 0.7 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.9
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
99.9
168.4
104
169.1
168.4 in
Length
169.1 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3926 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.97 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
16
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
113 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
44 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
43 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
727 mi
Range
703 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
703 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
