The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85 (Ethanol) (09 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 19,100
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85 (Ethanol) (09 - 10) Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
€ 22,200
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 19,100
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 110 E85 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 110 E85
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85 (Ethanol) (09 - 10)
71.2
80.2
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
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
Blueprint Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85 (Ethanol) (09 - 10)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
99
162.6
169.1 in
Length
162.6 in
104 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
3823 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85 (Ethanol) (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.64 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BZ
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
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
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
108 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
111 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
26.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
26.33 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
26 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
32 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
380 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
414 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
285.2 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).
170.4 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
285.2 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
979 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