The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 18,700
€ 29,700
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 1.6 is 9.1 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
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 205
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4242 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.96 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
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 205
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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
202 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
111 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
▶ REPLAY
27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
39 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
40 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
455 mi
Range
518 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
518 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
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 205
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 205
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
