The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140 CVT (10 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 28,600
€ 23,300
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140 is 14 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6.
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
56.1
71.3
79.1
59.1
67.8
74.7
71.3 in
Width
67.8 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.1 in
Height
59.1 in
102.7
176.6
99.1
162.6
176.6 in
Length
162.6 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4198 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
14.86 %
General
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Z
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
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25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.01 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
25.8 lb/hp
30.01 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
29 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
37 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
466 mi
Range
444 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
466 mi
444 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
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).
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
151.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
637 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
