The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140 EDC (18 - 18)
€ 19,700
€ 23,300
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 140.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
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 140
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2983 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4052 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.82 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
9C
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TCe 140
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 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
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 ENERGY TCe 140
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
109 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
▶ REPLAY
28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.62 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
21.62 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
45 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
36 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
412 mi
Range
562 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
562 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
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).
98.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
