The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130 (10 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
€ 27,700
€ 31,000
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 TCe 130 is 7.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
56.1
71.3
79.1
58.7
71.7
79.6
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
102.7
176.6
100
168.7
176.6 in
Length
168.7 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3276 lb
4109 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.64 %
General
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
128 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
140 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
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27.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.5 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
27.13 lb/hp
31.5 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
32 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
41 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
511 mi
Range
633 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
511 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
102.4 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
138.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
637 lb
Maximum Payload
692 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
