The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160 GT (10 - 14)
€ 22,100
€ 34,100
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100
ⓘ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 dCi 160.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
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 dCi 160
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4389 lb
Weight Difference:
769 lb
20.52 %
General
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
9C
Generation
Z
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 dCi 160
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*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
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
74 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
93 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
Performance
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
99 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
15.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
712 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
▶ REPLAY
40.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.72 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
40.24 lb/hp
23.72 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
33 mpg
35 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
482 mi
Range
557 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
482 mi
557 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
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).
137.9 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
134.5 kWh
137.9 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
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 dCi 160
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
880 lb
Maximum Payload
642 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
