The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130 (10 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 27,700
€ 23,300
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130 is 14 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6.
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
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 TCe 130
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4109 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.7 %
General
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
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 TCe 130
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
128 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
140 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
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27.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.01 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
27.13 lb/hp
30.01 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
32 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
41 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
511 mi
Range
444 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
511 mi
444 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
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).
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
138.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
637 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
