The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 130 (12 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 20,400
€ 21,500
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 TCe 130 is 6.5 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
57.9
71.2
80.2
59
67.8
74.7
71.2 in
Width
67.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57.9 in
Height
59 in
104
169.1
99
162.6
169.1 in
Length
162.6 in
104 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
3926 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.76 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BZ
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
128 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
140 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
22.05 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
37 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
46 mpg
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
592 mi
Range
422 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
592 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
153.5 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
119.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
