The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 26,800
€ 19,700
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 165 is 16.6 cm longer, 8.7 cm wider and 2.7 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 165
VW New Beetle 1.6
1464 kg
Kerb Weight
1315 kg
1918 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg
Weight Difference:
149 kg
10.18 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 165
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
163 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 bhp
101 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
380 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
380 NM
148 NM
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW New Beetle 1.6
134 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
183 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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8.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.02 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
8.98 kg/bhp
13.02 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
50 mpg
34 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
41 mpg
city
25 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
665 mi
Range
412 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
157.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW New Beetle 1.6
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
