The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
€ 28,100
€ 27,300
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 TCe 130 Start & Stop is 7.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
56.1
71.3
79.1
58
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
102.7
176.6
99.9
168.8
176.6 in
Length
168.8 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
4109 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.07 %
General
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Z
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
130 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
151 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.33 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
26.71 lb/hp
21.33 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
37 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
43 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
583 mi
Range
589 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
583 mi
589 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
109.9 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
121.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
637 lb
Maximum Payload
833 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
