The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 130 EDC (14 - 15)
€ 20,100
€ 25,000
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 TCe 130
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 TCe 130
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1787 kg
Weight Difference:
81 kg
5.95 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
16
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
130 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
130 bhp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
205 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
205 NM
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
▶ REPLAY
13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.85 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
9.85 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
50 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
52 mpg
city
38 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
759 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
665 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
507 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
405 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1162 L
