The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180 GT (10 - 14) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)

€ 32,000
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180 GT (10 - 14) Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
€ 27,300
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180 is 7.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180 GT (10 - 14)
71.3
79.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 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 180 GT (10 - 14)
102.7
176.6
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 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 180
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
4246 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180 GT (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
403 lb
11.32 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)

General

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 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 180
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
178 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.33 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
20 lb/hp
21.33 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
29 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
37 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
460 mi
Range
589 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
460 mi
589 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
109.9 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
153.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
686 lb
Maximum Payload
833 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data