The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (14 - 15)
€ 21,500
€ 19,800
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo is 6.5 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
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 ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
2963 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3940 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.76 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
9C
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
130 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
▶ REPLAY
20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.71 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
21.71 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
44 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
37 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
422 mi
Range
690 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
690 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
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).
102.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
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
