The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (16 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 23,400
€ 20,800
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 130 is 23 cm longer, 9.3 cm wider and 6 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW New Beetle 1.6
1438
1814
2058
1498
1721
1897
1814 mm
Width
1721 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1438 mm
Height
1498 mm
2669
4359
2515
4129
4359 mm
Length
4129 mm
2669 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW New Beetle 1.6
1393 kg
Kerb Weight
1309 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1710 kg
Weight Difference:
84 kg
6.03 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW New Beetle 1.6
RFB
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
128 bhp
101 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
320 NM
148 NM
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW New Beetle 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
183 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
▶ REPLAY
10.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.96 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
10.88 kg/bhp
12.96 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
71 mpg
36 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
60 mpg
city
25 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
47 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
730 mi
Range
432 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
730 mi
432 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
149.7 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
82.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
497 kg
Maximum Payload
401 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
