The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 (12 - 14)
€ 26,000
€ 30,600
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
3236 lb
Curb Weight
3552 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4447 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
8.87 %
General
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*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
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.75 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.48 lb/hp
27.75 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
53 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
534 mi
Range
848 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
534 mi
848 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
842 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
