The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 220 (14 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 26,000
€ 19,700
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 220 Start & Stop is 6.5 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 220 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
3089 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.15 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 220 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
217 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
251 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
251 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
149 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
14.24 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
32 mpg
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
511 mi
Range
412 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
511 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
157.2 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
138.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
999 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
