The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 16,000
€ 19,700
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 is 6.5 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW New Beetle 1.6
57.9
71.2
80.2
59
67.8
74.7
71.2 in
Width
67.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57.9 in
Height
59 in
104
169.1
99
162.6
169.1 in
Length
162.6 in
104 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW New Beetle 1.6
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.66 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW New Beetle 1.6
BZ
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW New Beetle 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
43 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
548 mi
Range
412 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
157.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
974 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
