The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 110 EDC (10 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 30,400
€ 22,100
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 110 is 14 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4.
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 110
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
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 dCi 110
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
3549 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4187 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
571 lb
16.09 %
General
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 110
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Z
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 110
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 110
108 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 110
177 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Performance
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 110
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 110
62 mph
62
mph
mph
712 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
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32.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
40.24 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 110
32.86 lb/hp
40.24 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 110
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 110
49 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
41 mpg
city
25 mpg
56 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
482 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 110
777 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
134.5 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 110
98.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 110
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
637 lb
Maximum Payload
880 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
