Renault Megane 2006 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 25 HP more power than Volkswagen Beetle, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volkswagen Beetle. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 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. | |||
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 | 201 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
490 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Renault Megane has 11 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3600 | |
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