The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15)
€ 20,100
€ 27,000
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI is 1.7 cm shorter and 1.5 cm taller.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 165
1486
1808
2021
1471
1808
2037
1808 mm
Width
1808 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2037 mm
1486 mm
Height
1471 mm
2537
4278
2641
4295
4278 mm
Length
4295 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2641 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 165
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1464 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1918 kg
Weight Difference:
103 kg
7.04 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 165
16
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
163 bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
380 NM
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 165
112 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
▶ REPLAY
13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.98 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
8.98 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
50 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
52 mpg
city
41 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
759 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
665 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 165
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
454 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
405 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1162 L
