The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 110 (12 - 13)
€ 21,500
€ 20,700
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700
ⓘ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 dCi 110.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane dCi 110
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 dCi 110
2963 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3962 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
4.02 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane dCi 110
9C
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 dCi 110
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
108 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 110
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 110
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane dCi 110
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 110
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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 dCi 110
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane dCi 110
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
56 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 110
21 mpg
city
45 mpg
37 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
422 mi
Range
888 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
888 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 110
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).
86.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 110
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane dCi 110
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
