The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 (12 - 14)
€ 25,400

€ 30,600

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 14 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 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 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3552 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4447 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.49 %

General
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
104 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Performance
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
111 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
▶ REPLAY
30.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.75 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
30.23 lb/hp
27.75 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
43 mpg
53 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
50 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
848 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
621 mi
848 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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).
90.4 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
113.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
913 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft






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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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