Renault Megane 2003 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 13 HP more power than Volkswagen Beetle, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Volkswagen Beetle. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.50 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but lower. Renault Megane is 28 cm longer than the Volkswagen Beetle, 6 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 190 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
490 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Beetle has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Megane has 80 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle. This could mean that the Renault Megane uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Beetle, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`775 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3600 | |
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