The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130 (10 - 13)
€ 26,300
€ 27,700
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 8.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
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 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
3261 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4109 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.11 %
General
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
16
Generation
Z
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
109 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
▶ REPLAY
31.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.13 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.36 lb/hp
27.13 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
42 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
697 mi
Range
511 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
697 mi
511 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 130
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
862 lb
Maximum Payload
637 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
