The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (08 - 12)
€ 22,200
€ 16,000
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘ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 100.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
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 100
3014 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3796 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.37 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
9C
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
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
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
99 hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
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20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
35 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
34 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
380 mi
Range
548 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
548 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
128.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
