The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150 EDC (19 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 27,700

€ 22,100

€ 27,700
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 150 is 3.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
56.6
71.4
81
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.2 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.6 in
Height
58.5 in
105.1
171.6
99.9
168.4
171.6 in
Length
168.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3347 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4396 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.34 %

General
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
RFB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
148 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
22.61 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
50 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
43 mpg
55 mpg
highway
53 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
727 mi
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
621 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 150
96.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft