The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180 GT (10 - 14) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
€ 32,000
€ 24,400
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 8.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI.
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
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 180
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3223 lb
4246 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
337 lb
9.47 %
General
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Z
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
178 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.99 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
20 lb/hp
30.99 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
29 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
21 mpg
city
42 mpg
37 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
460 mi
Range
727 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
460 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
96.7 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
153.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
686 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
