The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130 (10 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 18)

€ 27,700
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130 (10 - 13) Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
€ 33,100
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130 is 7.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130 (10 - 13)
71.3
79.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130 (10 - 13)
102.7
176.6
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
176.6 in
Length
168.8 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4109 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130 (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.52 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 18)

General

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 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 TCe 130
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
128 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
140 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.28 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
27.13 lb/hp
15.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
32 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
41 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
511 mi
Range
518 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
511 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 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).
125 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
138.2 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
637 lb
Maximum Payload
807 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data