The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 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 1.9 TDI is 14 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4389 lb
Weight Difference:
604 lb
16.12 %
General
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
9C
Generation
Z
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
104 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
Performance
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
111 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
▶ REPLAY
30.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.72 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
30.23 lb/hp
23.72 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
43 mpg
35 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
50 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
557 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
621 mi
557 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 1.9 TDI
113.1 kWh
137.9 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
913 lb
Maximum Payload
642 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
