The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF EDC (20 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 26,500
€ 21,700
€ 26,500
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 TCe 140 GPF is 9.1 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
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 TCe 140 GPF
VW New Beetle 2.0
2941 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4054 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.54 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
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 TCe 140 GPF
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
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
138 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
177 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW New Beetle 2.0
127 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
21.31 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
44 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
35 mpg
city
18 mpg
51 mpg
highway
34 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
372 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
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 TCe 140 GPF
102.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 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
