Volkswagen Beetle 2011 vs Renault Megane 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 106 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 151 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 1 HP less power than Renault Megane, but torque is 24 NM more than Renault Megane. Despite less power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.8 | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Beetle over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 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. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Beetle version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Renault Megane engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 14 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Fabia, Seat Altea, Skoda Yeti | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Beetle engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volkswagen Beetle 2011 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifetime is relatively short. Vibration at idling speed tends to be excessive. Renault Megane 2012 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Beetle is 2 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 368 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
905 litres | 1162 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Volkswagen Beetle has 58 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 257 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.3 metres less than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volkswagen Beetle scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| 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 (€): | 9400 | 3800 | |
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