The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF (20 - ..)
€ 18,700
€ 24,500
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 9.1 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
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 TCe 140 GPF
2815 lb
Curb Weight
2879 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3999 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.22 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
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
1.3 L / 64 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
111 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
▶ REPLAY
27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.86 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
20.86 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
44 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
23 mpg
city
36 mpg
40 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
455 mi
Range
551 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
551 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
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).
100.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
