The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 (12 - 14)
€ 22,100
€ 30,600
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3552 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4447 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
16.13 %
General
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
74 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
93 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Performance
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
99 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
15.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
712 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
▶ REPLAY
40.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.75 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
40.24 lb/hp
27.75 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
33 mpg
53 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
25 mpg
city
44 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
482 mi
Range
848 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
482 mi
848 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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).
90.4 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
134.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
880 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
