The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12)
€ 23,600
€ 21,200
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 dCi 130 FAP.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
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 dCi 130 FAP
3051 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4032 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.78 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
9C
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
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20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.61 lb/hp
24.02 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
46 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
19 mpg
city
38 mpg
35 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
384 mi
Range
731 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
384 mi
731 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
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).
104.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
168.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
