The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (16 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 23,400
€ 20,100
€ 23,400
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 is 9.1 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 130
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.95 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
RFB
Generation
9C
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 130
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
128 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
23.99 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
59 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
50 mpg
city
35 mpg
65 mpg
highway
51 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
730 mi
Range
633 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
730 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 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).
111 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
82.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
