The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (14 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 19,800

€ 18,700

€ 19,800
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 TCe 130 Start & Stop is 16.6 cm longer, 8.7 cm wider and 2.7 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
1471
1808
2037
1498
1721
1897
1808 mm
Width
1721 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1471 mm
Height
1498 mm
2641
4295
2515
4129
4295 mm
Length
4129 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1277 kg
1787 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg

Weight Difference:
3 kg
0.23 %

General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
BZ
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
130 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
130 bhp
101 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
205 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
205 NM
148 NM
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6
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9.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
9.85 kg/bhp
12.64 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
52 mpg
38 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
42 mpg
city
27 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
690 mi
Range
455 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
690 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
102.4 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 TCe 130 Start & Stop
102.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
507 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
214 L








1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L