The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160 (18 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 26,300
€ 19,700
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 160 is 9.1 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
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 TCe 160
VW New Beetle 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4138 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.72 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW New Beetle 1.6
RFB
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
161 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
192 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
192 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW New Beetle 1.6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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19.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
19.1 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
45 mpg
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
36 mpg
city
20 mpg
53 mpg
highway
36 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
562 mi
Range
412 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
562 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
157.2 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
98.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1063 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
