The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 190 (12 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 24,700
€ 20,100
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 190 Start & Stop is 6.5 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 190 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.49 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BZ
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
187 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
16.52 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
34 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
42 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
533 mi
Range
633 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
533 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
111 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
132.6 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
999 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
