The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) vs. Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP (10 - 13)
€ 29,200
€ 29,800
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT is 7.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
58
71.9
79.6
56.1
71.3
79.1
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
58 in
Height
56.1 in
99.9
168.8
102.7
176.6
168.8 in
Length
176.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
3201 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4257 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.08 %
General
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
16
Generation
Z
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
125 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
▶ REPLAY
21.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.81 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
21.63 lb/hp
27.81 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
41 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
35 mpg
city
33 mpg
48 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
610 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
642 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
119.3 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
833 lb
Maximum Payload
697 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
