The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 30,600
€ 26,000
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop is 8.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI.
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
3552 lb
Curb Weight
3236 lb
4447 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
8.87 %
General
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
128 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
27.75 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
53 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
60 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
848 mi
Range
534 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
848 mi
534 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
121.2 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
90.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
895 lb
Maximum Payload
842 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
