The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150 EDC (19 - 20)
€ 20,600
€ 27,700
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 9.1 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
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 2.0
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4396 lb
Weight Difference:
425 lb
12.7 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
9C
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
148 hp
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
113 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
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25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.85 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
50 mpg
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
18 mpg
city
44 mpg
33 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
364 mi
Range
621 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
621 mi
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
96.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
