The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140 CVT (10 - 14) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
€ 28,600
€ 35,100
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘ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 7.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
56.1
71.3
79.1
58
71.9
79.6
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58 in
102.7
176.6
99.9
168.8
176.6 in
Length
168.8 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3369 lb
4198 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.39 %
General
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Z
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
25.8 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
29 mpg
34 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
37 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
466 mi
Range
495 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
466 mi
495 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI 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).
130.7 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
151.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
637 lb
Maximum Payload
820 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
