The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 24,800
€ 21,700
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 is 9.1 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 TCe 130
VW New Beetle 2.0
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.52 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
VW New Beetle 2.0
RFB
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
130 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
151 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
VW New Beetle 2.0
124 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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21.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
21.71 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
44 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
35 mpg
city
18 mpg
50 mpg
highway
34 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
372 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
541 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
174.3 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
102.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
