The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
€ 21,700
€ 26,800
€ 21,700
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 6.5 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Renault Mégane dCi 160.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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 2.0
Renault Mégane dCi 160
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4228 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.44 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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 2.0
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Renault Mégane dCi 160
113 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
26.43 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
26 mpg
41 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
18 mpg
city
33 mpg
34 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
372 mi
Range
654 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
372 mi
654 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
117.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
174.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Renault Mégane dCi 160
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
