The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 25,200
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
€ 22,200
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 9.1 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
56.6
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
71.4
81
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
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
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.6
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
99
162.6
171.6 in
Length
162.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4054 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.96 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
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
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
158 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
199 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
18.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
18.89 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
42 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
36 mpg
city
18 mpg
47 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
521 mi
Range
380 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
521 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
170.4 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
106.1 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft