The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 (08 - 12)
€ 17,500
€ 19,300
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.4 is 6.5 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
59
67.8
74.7
57.9
71.2
80.2
67.8 in
Width
71.2 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
59 in
Height
57.9 in
99
162.6
104
169.1
162.6 in
Length
169.1 in
99 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3823 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.57 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
9C
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
108 hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
100 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.33 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
26.33 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
34 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
41 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
482 mi
Range
541 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
541 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
130.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
