The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 130 (12 - 13)
€ 21,500
€ 20,400
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 TCe 130.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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 TCe 130
2963 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3926 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.76 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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 TCe 130
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane TCe 130
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
37 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
37 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
422 mi
Range
592 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
592 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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).
119.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane TCe 130
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
