The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 26,800
€ 17,500
€ 26,800
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 dCi 160 is 6.5 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW New Beetle 1.4
57.9
71.2
80.2
59
67.8
74.7
71.2 in
Width
67.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57.9 in
Height
59 in
104
169.1
99
162.6
169.1 in
Length
162.6 in
104 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW New Beetle 1.4
3228 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
456 lb
14.13 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW New Beetle 1.4
BZ
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 dCi 160
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW New Beetle 1.4
134 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
20.43 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
41 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
654 mi
Range
482 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 dCi 160
117.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
