The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 (13 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 28,100
€ 22,100
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 TCe 130 Start & Stop is 14 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4.
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
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 TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
3472 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4109 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
494 lb
14.23 %
General
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Z
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
130 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
151 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Performance
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.6 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
712 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
▶ REPLAY
26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
40.24 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
26.71 lb/hp
40.24 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
37 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
43 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
583 mi
Range
482 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
583 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
121.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
637 lb
Maximum Payload
880 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
