The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,400
€ 22,100
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 is 8.1 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 4.8 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1438
1814
2058
1486
1808
2021
1814 mm
Width
1808 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1438 mm
Height
1486 mm
2669
4359
2537
4278
4359 mm
Length
4278 mm
2669 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1393 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
32 kg
2.3 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
RFB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
128 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
320 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
10.88 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
71 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
city
51 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
47 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
730 mi
Range
727 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
730 mi
727 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).
96.7 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
82.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
497 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
