The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160 GT (10 - 14) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 34,100
€ 26,300
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.6 TDI.
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
56.1
71.3
79.1
58
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
102.7
176.6
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 1.6 TDI
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3261 lb
4389 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
487 lb
12.99 %
General
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Z
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
158 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.36 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
23.72 lb/hp
31.36 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
35 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
42 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
557 mi
Range
697 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
557 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
137.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
642 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
