The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115 EDC (18 - 20)
€ 22,100
€ 25,500
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 BLUE dCi 115.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
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 BLUE dCi 115
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4246 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.21 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
16
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
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
113 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
113 hp
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
111 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.73 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
27.73 lb/hp
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
57 mpg
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
43 mpg
city
51 mpg
53 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
727 mi
Range
712 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
712 mi
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
