The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90 (16 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 20,200
€ 18,700
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 90 is 9.1 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 90
VW New Beetle 1.6
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
4059 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.25 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
VW New Beetle 1.6
RFB
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
89 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
162 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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31.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
31.71 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
64 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
56 mpg
city
23 mpg
69 mpg
highway
40 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
789 mi
Range
455 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
789 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
142.1 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
76.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
