The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (14 - 15)
€ 18,700
€ 23,500
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 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 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4098 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.45 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 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 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
111 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
▶ REPLAY
27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
24.02 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
59 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
23 mpg
city
49 mpg
40 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
455 mi
Range
932 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
932 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
