The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 22,100
€ 29,700
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 TCe 205.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
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 TCe 205
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4242 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.24 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
16
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 ENERGY TCe 205
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
202 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
111 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
39 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
43 mpg
city
30 mpg
53 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
518 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
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).
113.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
