The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 30,400
€ 22,100
€ 30,400
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 165 is 3.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
56.6
71.4
81
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.2 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.6 in
Height
58.5 in
105.1
171.6
99.9
168.4
171.6 in
Length
168.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3267 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.17 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
RFB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
161 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
20.29 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
51 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
45 mpg
city
43 mpg
55 mpg
highway
53 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
635 mi
Range
727 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
635 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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 165
94.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
