The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 (12 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 30,600
€ 25,400
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop is 14 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI.
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
3552 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4447 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.49 %
General
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Z
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
128 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 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
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.23 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
27.75 lb/hp
30.23 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
53 mpg
43 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
848 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
848 mi
621 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
90.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
895 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
