The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2 (16 - 18)
€ 20,100

€ 21,800

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.6 TDI is 3.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.6
71.4
81
71.2 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.5 in
Height
56.6 in
99.9
168.4
105.1
171.6
168.4 in
Length
171.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3993 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.97 %

General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
16
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
112 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
71 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
44 mpg
city
65 mpg
57 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
759 mi
Range
885 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
885 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
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).
67.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
67.9 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1171 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft