The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF (18 - 20)
€ 22,100
€ 22,500
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 8.1 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 4.8 cm taller than the Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 140 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 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1306 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1814 kg
Weight Difference:
55 kg
4.04 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
16
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1332 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
138 bhp
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
240 NM
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
▶ REPLAY
13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.46 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
9.46 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
51 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
51 mpg
city
40 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
47 L
727 mi
Range
531 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
531 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
508 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
402 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1247 L
