Volkswagen Beetle 2011 vs Renault Megane 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 25 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Beetle could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 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 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Beetle might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 2013 1.2 engine: The Renault 1.2 TCe engine (H5FT) is a four-cylinder, fully aluminum turbocharged unit equipped with a 16-valve cylinder head without hydraulic lifters. It features direct fuel injection, a timing chain drive, variable valve timing on both camshafts, ... More about Renault Megane 2013 1.2 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 | 372 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
905 litres | 1162 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Volkswagen Beetle has 62 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 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.2 metres less than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`760 kg | 1`787 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Beetle has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 4800 | |
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