The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2 (16 - 18)
€ 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 9.1 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
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 110 ECO2
2886 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3993 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.22 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
9C
Generation
RFB
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
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
1.5 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 ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
109 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
▶ REPLAY
28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.57 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
71 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
21 mpg
city
65 mpg
39 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
432 mi
Range
885 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
432 mi
885 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
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).
67.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
149.7 kWh
67.9 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
1171 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
