The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 95 (14 - 15)
€ 18,700
€ 19,600
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 1.6 is 16.6 cm shorter, 8.7 cm narrower and 2.7 cm taller than the Renault Mégane dCi 95.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane dCi 95
1498
1721
1897
1471
1808
2037
1721 mm
Width
1808 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2037 mm
1498 mm
Height
1471 mm
2515
4129
2641
4295
4129 mm
Length
4295 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2641 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane dCi 95
1277 kg
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
1680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1801 kg
Weight Difference:
13 kg
1.01 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane dCi 95
9C
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane dCi 95
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
94 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 bhp
94 bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 95
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
148 NM
240 NM
Renault Mégane dCi 95
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane dCi 95
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 95
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12.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
12.64 kg/bhp
13.72 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 95
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane dCi 95
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
38 mpg
71 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 95
27 mpg
city
59 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
455 mi
Range
932 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
932 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 95
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
82.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 95
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane dCi 95
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
511 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
405 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1162 L
