The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)

€ 20,900
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12) Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 20,900
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 2.0 16V 140 is 0.7 inches longer and 0.6 inches lower.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
71.2
80.2
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
169.1 in
Length
168.4 in
104 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
2989 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)

General

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BZ
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.66 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
32 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
504 mi
Range
759 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
504 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
92.5 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
140.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
941 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft