The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 26,800
€ 20,600
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 16.6 cm longer, 8.7 cm wider and 2.7 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW New Beetle 2.0
1471
1808
2037
1498
1721
1897
1808 mm
Width
1721 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1471 mm
Height
1498 mm
2641
4295
2515
4129
4295 mm
Length
4129 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW New Beetle 2.0
1464 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
1918 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg
Weight Difference:
139 kg
9.49 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW New Beetle 2.0
BZ
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
158 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
380 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
380 NM
170 NM
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW New Beetle 2.0
134 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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9.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.73 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
9.27 kg/bhp
11.73 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
50 mpg
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
40 mpg
city
21 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
654 mi
Range
364 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
178.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
150 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
454 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
