The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 (12 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 Tiptronic (05 - 10)
€ 30,600
€ 26,700
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 2.0.
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
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 2.0
3552 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4447 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.23 %
General
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5400 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
128 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
236 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Performance
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 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
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
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27.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.9 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
27.75 lb/hp
27.9 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
53 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
44 mpg
city
18 mpg
60 mpg
highway
34 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
848 mi
Range
372 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
848 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
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).
174.3 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
90.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
895 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
