The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180 GT (10 - 14) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)

€ 32,000
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180 GT (10 - 14) Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
€ 30,300
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180 GT (10 - 14)
71.3
79.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4246 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180 GT (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)

General

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
178 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
20 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
29 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
44 mpg
37 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
460 mi
Range
759 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
460 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
153.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
686 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data