The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115 (18 - 20) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 23,600
€ 22,200
€ 23,600
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 BLUE dCi 115 is 9.1 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
56.6
71.4
81
59
67.8
74.7
71.4 in
Width
67.8 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.6 in
Height
59 in
105.1
171.6
99
162.6
171.6 in
Length
162.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.66 %
General
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
RFB
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
113 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
192 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
192 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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27.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
27.12 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
60 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
51 mpg
city
18 mpg
67 mpg
highway
34 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
749 mi
Range
380 mi
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
749 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
170.4 kWh
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
80.3 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
