The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140 CVT (10 - 14) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16)
€ 28,600
€ 29,000
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140 is 8.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
56.1
71.3
79.1
58
71.2
79.6
71.3 in
Width
71.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58 in
102.7
176.6
100
168.4
176.6 in
Length
168.4 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4198 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %
General
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Z
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
25.8 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
29 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
45 mpg
37 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
466 mi
Range
759 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
466 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
151.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
92.5 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
151.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
637 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
