The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 (14 - 15)
€ 17,500
€ 21,200
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
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 ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3997 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.57 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
9C
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
108 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
100 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
▶ 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 ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
67 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
25 mpg
city
60 mpg
41 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
482 mi
Range
1065 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
1065 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
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).
71.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
71.9 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
