The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12)
€ 22,100
€ 24,700
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.9
71.2
80.2
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
99.9
168.4
104
169.1
168.4 in
Length
169.1 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.44 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
16
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
178 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
111 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 180
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
17.28 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
43 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
727 mi
Range
484 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
484 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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).
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
