The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2 (16 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 21,800
€ 20,600
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2 is 9.1 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
VW New Beetle 2.0
56.6
71.4
81
59
67.8
74.7
71.4 in
Width
67.8 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.6 in
Height
59 in
105.1
171.6
99
162.6
171.6 in
Length
162.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
VW New Beetle 2.0
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.39 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
VW New Beetle 2.0
RFB
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
108 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
192 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
VW New Beetle 2.0
117 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
26.13 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
71 mpg
25 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
65 mpg
city
18 mpg
74 mpg
highway
33 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
885 mi
Range
364 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
885 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
67.9 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).
178.2 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
67.9 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1171 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
