The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 (08 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 19,300
€ 17,500
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 is 6.5 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW New Beetle 1.4
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 110
VW New Beetle 1.4
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
3823 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.57 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW New Beetle 1.4
BZ
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
108 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
111 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW New Beetle 1.4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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26.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
26.33 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
34 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
43 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
482 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
541 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
130.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
979 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
