The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP (09 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)

€ 23,600
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP (09 - 12) Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
€ 23,600
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600

ⓘ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 FAP is 6.5 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP (09 - 12)
71.2
80.2
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
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
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP (09 - 12)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
99
162.6
169.1 in
Length
162.6 in
104 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
4147 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.13 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)

General

Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
158 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
280 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
20.36 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
40 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
47 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
384 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
632 mi
384 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
168.7 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
121.3 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
930 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft