The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 23,900
€ 19,700
€ 23,900
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 ENERGY dCi 110 is 9.1 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
VW New Beetle 1.6
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
VW New Beetle 1.6
3056 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4136 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.14 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
VW New Beetle 1.6
RFB
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
108 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
VW New Beetle 1.6
117 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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28.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
28.3 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
64 mpg
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
59 mpg
city
20 mpg
67 mpg
highway
36 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
789 mi
Range
412 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
789 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
76.1 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 ENERGY dCi 110
76.1 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 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
