The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP (10 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
€ 29,800
€ 31,700
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 dCi 130 FAP is 7.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
56.1
71.3
79.1
58.7
71.7
79.6
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
102.7
176.6
100
168.7
176.6 in
Length
168.7 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3276 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
284 lb
7.98 %
General
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Z
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
128 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.14 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
27.81 lb/hp
22.14 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
41 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
47 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
579 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
642 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
111.8 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
119.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
697 lb
Maximum Payload
714 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
