The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160 GT (10 - 14) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16)

€ 34,100
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160 GT (10 - 14) Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
€ 28,400
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 8.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160 GT (10 - 14)
71.3
79.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
71.2
79.6
71.3 in
Width
71.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160 GT (10 - 14)
102.7
176.6
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
100
168.4
176.6 in
Length
168.4 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3201 lb
4389 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160 GT (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
547 lb
14.6 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
158 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.63 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
23.72 lb/hp
21.63 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
35 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
42 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
557 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 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).
104.1 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
137.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
642 lb
Maximum Payload
833 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data