The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12)
€ 17,500
€ 24,700
€ 17,500
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
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 TCe 180.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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 TCe 180
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.88 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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 TCe 180
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
178 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Renault Mégane TCe 180
100 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.28 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
17.28 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
41 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
482 mi
Range
484 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
484 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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).
145.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Renault Mégane TCe 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
