Volkswagen Beetle 2003 vs Renault Megane 2003
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.4 - 2.0 | 1.6 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 - 150 HP | 115 - 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 - 240 NM | 152 - 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 - 15.6 seconds | 8.7 - 13.6 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 - 9.2 | 5.5 - 8.4 | |
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Volkswagen Beetle petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Renault Megane. On average, Volkswagen Beetle equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Beetle can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.40 m | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Beetle is 28 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 190 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volkswagen Beetle has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Beetle has 80 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The Renault Megane may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.7 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means Volkswagen Beetle can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`761 | ~ 1`845 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2000 | |
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