The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 23,800
€ 18,700
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 2.0 16V 140
VW New Beetle 1.6
2983 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
4032 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.63 %
General
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW New Beetle 1.6
BZ
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW New Beetle 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.62 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
31 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
23 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
490 mi
Range
455 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
490 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
144 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).
142.1 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1049 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
