The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85 (Ethanol) (09 - 10)
€ 21,500
€ 19,100
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo is 6.5 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
2963 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3823 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
4.02 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
9C
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
108 hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.33 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
26.33 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
26 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
21 mpg
city
19 mpg
37 mpg
highway
32 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
422 mi
Range
414 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
414 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
285.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
285.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
