The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160 GT (10 - 14) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

€ 34,100
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160 GT (10 - 14) Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
€ 32,200
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

ⓘ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, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160 GT (10 - 14)
71.3
79.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
71.9
79.6
71.3 in
Width
71.9 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 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
176.6 in
Length
168.8 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4389 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160 GT (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
384 lb
10.25 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

General

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Z
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
158 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.73 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
23.72 lb/hp
22.73 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
35 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
42 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
712 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
557 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI 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).
98.8 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
137.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
642 lb
Maximum Payload
869 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data