The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115 EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 25,500
€ 17,500
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 23 cm longer, 9.3 cm wider and 6 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW New Beetle 1.4
1438
1814
2058
1498
1721
1897
1814 mm
Width
1721 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1438 mm
Height
1498 mm
2669
4359
2515
4129
4359 mm
Length
4129 mm
2669 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW New Beetle 1.4
1421 kg
Kerb Weight
1257 kg
1926 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1650 kg
Weight Difference:
164 kg
11.54 %
General
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW New Beetle 1.4
RFB
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
113 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
113 bhp
74 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
260 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
126 NM
at 3300 rpm
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
260 NM
126 NM
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW New Beetle 1.4
119 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
62 mph
62
mph
mph
203 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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12.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
12.58 kg/bhp
16.99 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
69 mpg
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
61 mpg
city
30 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
47 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
712 mi
Range
482 mi
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
712 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
84.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
128 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
505 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
