The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 19,700
€ 30,400
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 dCi 165.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 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 dCi 165
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3267 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
11.26 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
9C
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
161 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
109 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
▶ REPLAY
28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
51 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
20 mpg
city
45 mpg
36 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
412 mi
Range
635 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
635 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY 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).
94.6 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
