The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160 GT (10 - 14) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
€ 34,100
€ 29,000
€ 34,100
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 dCi 160 is 7.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 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 160
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4389 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
14.11 %
General
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 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 160
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
158 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
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23.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.95 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
23.72 lb/hp
30.95 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
35 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
42 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
557 mi
Range
610 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
557 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
106.1 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
137.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
642 lb
Maximum Payload
728 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
