The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180 GT (10 - 14)
€ 26,300
€ 32,000
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 8.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
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 180
3261 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4246 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.43 %
General
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
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 180
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
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
178 hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
109 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
▶ REPLAY
31.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.36 lb/hp
20 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
29 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
42 mpg
city
21 mpg
51 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
697 mi
Range
460 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
697 mi
460 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
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).
153.5 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
862 lb
Maximum Payload
686 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
