The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 1.6 16V 110 (10 - 13)
€ 22,100
€ 25,000
€ 22,100
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 significantly. The VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4 is 14 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 1.6 16V 110.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 1.6 16V 110
59.1
67.8
74.7
56.1
71.3
79.1
67.8 in
Width
71.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
59.1 in
Height
56.1 in
99.1
162.6
102.7
176.6
162.6 in
Length
176.6 in
99.1 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 1.6 16V 110
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4054 lb
Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.25 %
General
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 1.6 16V 110
9C
Generation
Z
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 1.6 16V 110
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
74 hp
108 hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 1.6 16V 110
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
93 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 1.6 16V 110
Performance
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 1.6 16V 110
99 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
15.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
712 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 1.6 16V 110
▶ REPLAY
40.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.72 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
40.24 lb/hp
30.72 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 1.6 16V 110
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 1.6 16V 110
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
33 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 1.6 16V 110
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
41 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
482 mi
Range
490 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
482 mi
490 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 1.6 16V 110
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 New Beetle Convertible 1.4
134.5 kWh
144 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 1.6 16V 110
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 1.6 16V 110
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
880 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
