The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115 EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 25,500
€ 22,100
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115 is 8.1 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 4.8 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1438
1814
2058
1486
1808
2021
1814 mm
Width
1808 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1438 mm
Height
1486 mm
2669
4359
2537
4278
4359 mm
Length
4278 mm
2669 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1421 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1926 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
60 kg
4.22 %
General
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
RFB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
113 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
260 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
260 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
12.58 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
69 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
61 mpg
city
51 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
47 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
712 mi
Range
727 mi
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
712 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
96.7 kWh
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
84.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
128 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
505 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
