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 9.1 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW New Beetle 1.4
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 1.4
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4246 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
362 lb
11.56 %
General
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW New Beetle 1.4
RFB
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
113 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
192 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
192 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
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
482 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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27.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
27.73 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
57 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
51 mpg
city
25 mpg
62 mpg
highway
41 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
206 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
