The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 130 (09 - 12)
€ 20,100
€ 20,000
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 6.5 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Renault Mégane TCe 130.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3845 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.31 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
9C
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
36 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
633 mi
Range
574 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
574 mi
Renault Mégane 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).
123.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
123.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
