The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 24,700
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) Renault Mégane TCe 180
€ 22,200
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 24,700
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 180 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 180
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
71.2
80.2
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
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
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
99
162.6
169.1 in
Length
162.6 in
104 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.43 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Renault Mégane TCe 180
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
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane TCe 180
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
140 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
17.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
17.35 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
40 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
380 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
145.8 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 180
145.8 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
999 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft