The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP EDC (10 - 11)
€ 20,800
€ 21,800
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 110 FAP.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
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 110 FAP
2886 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3922 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.46 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
9C
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
109 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
▶ REPLAY
28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.33 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.57 lb/hp
26.33 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
53 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
21 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
432 mi
Range
848 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
432 mi
848 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
90.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
149.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
