The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
€ 23,600
€ 20,900
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 2.0 16V 140.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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 2.0 16V 140
3051 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.03 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
9C
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.66 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.61 lb/hp
21.66 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
19 mpg
city
24 mpg
35 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
384 mi
Range
504 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
384 mi
504 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
140.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
168.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
