The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 30,400
€ 17,500
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 165 is 23 cm longer, 9.3 cm wider and 6 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW New Beetle 1.4
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 165
VW New Beetle 1.4
1482 kg
Kerb Weight
1257 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1650 kg
Weight Difference:
225 kg
15.18 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW New Beetle 1.4
RFB
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
161 bhp
74 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
126 NM
at 3300 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
380 NM
126 NM
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW New Beetle 1.4
133 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
203 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
▶ REPLAY
9.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
9.2 kg/bhp
16.99 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
61 mpg
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
54 mpg
city
30 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
47 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
635 mi
Range
482 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
635 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
94.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
463 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
