The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90 (16 - 17)
€ 17,500
€ 20,200
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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 9.1 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
59
67.8
74.7
56.6
71.4
81
67.8 in
Width
71.4 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
59 in
Height
56.6 in
99
162.6
105.1
171.6
162.6 in
Length
171.6 in
99 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4059 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.81 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
9C
Generation
RFB
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 90
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
89 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
100 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.71 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
31.71 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
64 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
25 mpg
city
56 mpg
41 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
482 mi
Range
789 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
789 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
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).
76.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
76.1 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
