The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)

€ 22,200
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 24,700
 Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) Renault Mégane TCe 180
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 TCe 180.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane TCe 180
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
67.8
74.7
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
99
162.6
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
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 180
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4087 lb
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.43 %
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)

General

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
178 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 180

Performance

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane TCe 180
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180

▶ REPLAY
20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.35 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
17.35 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
34 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
380 mi
Range
484 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
484 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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).
145.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane TCe 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft