The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140 CVT (14 - 15)
€ 26,200
€ 31,600
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo is 14 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
3210 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4198 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
9.86 %
General
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
Performance
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
▶ REPLAY
21.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
21.69 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
29 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
36 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
417 mi
Range
466 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
417 mi
466 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
151.6 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
155.3 kWh
151.6 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
840 lb
Maximum Payload
637 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
