The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 19,700

€ 20,100

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Renault Mégane dCi 90 is 1.7 cm longer and 1.5 cm lower.
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1471
1808
2037
1486
1808
2021
1808 mm
Width
1808 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1471 mm
Height
1486 mm
2641
4295
2537
4278
4295 mm
Length
4278 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1762 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
71 kg
5.22 %

General
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BZ
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 90
89 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
200 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 90
200 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 90
14.49 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 90
71 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
city
52 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
932 mi
Range
759 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 90
932 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
92.5 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 90
82.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
104 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
472 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
310 L









1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L