The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 20,100
€ 24,800
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 9.1 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
59
67.8
74.7
56.6
71.4
81
67.8 in
Width
71.4 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
59 in
Height
56.6 in
99
162.6
105.1
171.6
162.6 in
Length
171.6 in
99 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3971 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.31 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
9C
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
130 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.71 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
21.71 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
44 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
35 mpg
city
35 mpg
51 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
633 mi
Range
541 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
541 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
Environmental Impact
111 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).
102.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
102.4 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
