The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 (13 - 14)
€ 23,300
€ 28,100
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 1.6 is 14 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 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 1.6
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4109 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.7 %
General
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
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 1.6
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
101 hp
130 hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Performance
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
▶ REPLAY
30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
30.01 lb/hp
26.71 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
31 mpg
37 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
39 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
444 mi
Range
583 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
444 mi
583 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
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).
121.2 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
145.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
637 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
