The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115 (20 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 25,900
€ 19,700
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 BLUE dCi 115 is 9.1 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.96 %
General
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW New Beetle 2.0
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
113 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
192 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
192 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW New Beetle 2.0
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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27.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
27.12 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
60 mpg
27 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
51 mpg
city
20 mpg
67 mpg
highway
35 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
749 mi
Range
393 mi
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
749 mi
393 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
164.8 kWh
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
80.3 kWh
164.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
