The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160 (18 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 26,300
€ 20,100
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 23 cm longer, 9.3 cm wider and 6 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 TCe 160
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1877 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg
Weight Difference:
29 kg
2.08 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
RFB
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1332 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
161 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
161 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
260 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
260 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
8.66 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
54 mpg
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
43 mpg
city
42 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
47 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
562 mi
Range
633 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
562 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
98.5 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
482 kg
Maximum Payload
354 kg
402 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1247 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
