The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 20,900
€ 20,600
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 2.0 16V 140 is 16.6 cm longer, 8.7 cm wider and 2.7 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0 16V 140
VW New Beetle 2.0
1356 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
1783 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg
Weight Difference:
31 kg
2.29 %
General
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW New Beetle 2.0
BZ
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
138 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
195 NM
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
195 NM
170 NM
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW New Beetle 2.0
121 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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9.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.73 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
9.83 kg/bhp
11.73 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
38 mpg
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
504 mi
Range
364 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
504 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
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).
178.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
140.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
427 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
