The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF (18 - 20) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 23,600
€ 20,600
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 160 GPF is 23 cm longer, 9.3 cm wider and 6 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 TCe 160 GPF
VW New Beetle 2.0
1329 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
1814 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg
Weight Difference:
4 kg
0.3 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW New Beetle 2.0
RFB
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1332 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
158 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
158 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
260 NM
170 NM
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW New Beetle 2.0
127 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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8.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.73 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
8.41 kg/bhp
11.73 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
51 mpg
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
47 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
531 mi
Range
364 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
531 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
178.2 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
104.1 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
139 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
402 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1247 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
