The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane TCe 220 (14 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

€ 26,000
Renault Mégane TCe 220 (14 - 15) Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
€ 21,500
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo.
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 220 (14 - 15)
71.2
80.2
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
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 220 (14 - 15)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
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 1.8 5V Turbo
3089 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Renault Mégane TCe 220 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.08 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

General

Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
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
217 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
217 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
251 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
251 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

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14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
14.24 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
32 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
39 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
511 mi
Range
422 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
511 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
153.5 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
138.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
999 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft