The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165 EDC (18 - 18)
€ 18,700

€ 27,800

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 9.1 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
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 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4147 lb

Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.45 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
9C
Generation
RFB
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
163 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
111 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
▶ REPLAY
27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
18.87 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
39 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
40 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
455 mi
Range
487 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
487 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
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).
113.6 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft







21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft