The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 1.6 16V 110 (10 - 13)
€ 26,000
€ 25,000
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 is 8.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 1.6 16V 110.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 1.6 16V 110
58
71.2
79.6
56.1
71.3
79.1
71.2 in
Width
71.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
58 in
Height
56.1 in
100
168.4
102.7
176.6
168.4 in
Length
176.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 1.6 16V 110
3236 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4054 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.47 %
General
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 1.6 16V 110
16
Generation
Z
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 1.6 16V 110
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 1.6 16V 110
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 1.6 16V 110
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 1.6 16V 110
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 1.6 16V 110
▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.72 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.48 lb/hp
30.72 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 1.6 16V 110
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 1.6 16V 110
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 1.6 16V 110
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
43 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
534 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
534 mi
490 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 1.6 16V 110
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
144 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
144 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 1.6 16V 110
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 1.6 16V 110
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
842 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
