The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13)
€ 19,700
€ 26,800
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 2.0 is 16.6 cm shorter, 8.7 cm narrower and 2.7 cm taller than the Renault Mégane dCi 165.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Renault Mégane dCi 165
1498
1721
1897
1471
1808
2037
1721 mm
Width
1808 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2037 mm
1498 mm
Height
1471 mm
2515
4129
2641
4295
4129 mm
Length
4295 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2641 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
Renault Mégane dCi 165
1321 kg
Kerb Weight
1464 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1918 kg
Weight Difference:
143 kg
9.77 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Renault Mégane dCi 165
9C
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 bhp
163 bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
170 NM
380 NM
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
▶ REPLAY
11.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.98 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
11.69 kg/bhp
8.98 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
32 mpg
50 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
393 mi
Range
665 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
665 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
115.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
164.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
210 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Renault Mégane dCi 165
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
454 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
405 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1162 L
