The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 (08 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 19,300
€ 20,100
€ 19,300
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 is 1.7 cm longer and 1.5 cm lower.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1471
1808
2037
1486
1808
2021
1808 mm
Width
1808 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1471 mm
Height
1486 mm
2641
4295
2537
4278
4295 mm
Length
4278 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1734 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
71 kg
5.22 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BZ
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
108 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
151 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
151 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
11.94 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
41 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
52 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
541 mi
Range
759 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
541 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
92.5 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
130.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
444 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
