The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 16,000
€ 22,200
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.8 5V Turbo.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.37 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
43 mpg
highway
34 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
548 mi
Range
380 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
974 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
