The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 16,000
€ 20,100
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 16.6 cm longer, 8.7 cm wider and 2.7 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1471
1808
2037
1498
1721
1897
1808 mm
Width
1721 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1471 mm
Height
1498 mm
2641
4295
2515
4129
4295 mm
Length
4129 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1722 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg
Weight Difference:
86 kg
6.3 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BZ
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
99 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
148 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
148 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
12.93 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
42 mpg
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
548 mi
Range
633 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
442 kg
Maximum Payload
354 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
