The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP (10 - 13)
€ 23,300
€ 29,800
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 1.6 is 14 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
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 1.6
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4257 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
14.86 %
General
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
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 1.6
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
101 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
Performance
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
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30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.81 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
30.01 lb/hp
27.81 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
31 mpg
41 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
444 mi
Range
642 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
444 mi
642 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
119.3 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
145.8 kWh
119.3 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 130 FAP
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
697 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
