The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 (12 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 21,300
€ 20,100
€ 21,300
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop is 6.5 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.58 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BZ
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
108 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
192 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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26.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
26.33 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
67 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
60 mpg
city
35 mpg
74 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1065 mi
Range
633 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
1065 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
111 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
71.9 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
145 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
