The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140 CVT (10 - 14)
€ 22,100
€ 28,600
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 2.0 16V 140.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
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 2.0 16V 140
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4198 lb
Weight Difference:
582 lb
16.35 %
General
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
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
2 L / 98 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
74 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
93 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
Performance
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
99 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
15.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
712 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
▶ REPLAY
40.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
40.24 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
33 mpg
29 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
41 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
482 mi
Range
466 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
482 mi
466 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
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).
151.6 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
134.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
880 lb
Maximum Payload
637 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
