The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130 (10 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 27,700
€ 23,800
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 8.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI.
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
56.1
71.3
79.1
58
71.2
79.6
71.3 in
Width
71.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58 in
102.7
176.6
100
168.4
176.6 in
Length
168.4 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3106 lb
4109 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.54 %
General
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
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
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 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
128 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
140 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.87 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
27.13 lb/hp
29.87 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
32 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
24 mpg
city
32 mpg
41 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
511 mi
Range
579 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
511 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
138.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
637 lb
Maximum Payload
818 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
