The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160 GT (10 - 14)
€ 25,400
€ 34,100
€ 25,400
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 1.6 is 14 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
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 1.6
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4389 lb
Weight Difference:
650 lb
17.34 %
General
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
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
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
101 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
Performance
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
108 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
▶ REPLAY
30.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.72 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
30.66 lb/hp
23.72 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
29 mpg
35 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
38 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
428 mi
Range
557 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
428 mi
557 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
Environmental Impact
151.6 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 1.6
151.6 kWh
137.9 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
642 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
