The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180 GT (10 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 32,000
€ 25,400
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180 is 14 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI.
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
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 180
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4246 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
417 lb
11.71 %
General
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Z
Generation
9C
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 New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
178 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.23 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
20 lb/hp
30.23 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
29 mpg
43 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
37 mpg
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
460 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
460 mi
621 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 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).
113.1 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
153.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
686 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
