The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160 GT (10 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 34,100
€ 26,200
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160 is 14 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo.
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
56.1
71.3
79.1
59.1
67.8
74.7
71.3 in
Width
67.8 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.1 in
Height
59.1 in
102.7
176.6
99.1
162.6
176.6 in
Length
162.6 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3210 lb
4389 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4050 lb
Weight Difference:
538 lb
14.35 %
General
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Z
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
158 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
134 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
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23.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.69 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
23.72 lb/hp
21.69 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
35 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
42 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
557 mi
Range
417 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
557 mi
417 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
155.3 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
137.9 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
642 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
