The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13)
€ 19,700
€ 26,800
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Renault Mégane dCi 165.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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 dCi 165
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4228 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
10.16 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane dCi 165
9C
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
163 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane dCi 165
109 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.8 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
19.8 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
20 mpg
city
34 mpg
36 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
412 mi
Range
665 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
665 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
115.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane dCi 165
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
