The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 21,200
€ 20,100
€ 21,200
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 ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop is 0.7 inches longer and 0.6 inches lower.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
104
169.1
99.9
168.4
169.1 in
Length
168.4 in
104 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.23 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BZ
Generation
16
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 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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
108 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 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 Beetle 1.6 TDI
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26.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
26.33 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
67 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
city
44 mpg
74 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1065 mi
Range
759 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
1065 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 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).
92.5 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
71.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
145 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
