The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 34,900
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF is 3.4 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
73.8
81
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
73.8 in
Width
71.2 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
171.8 in
Length
168.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3333 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.18 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
RFB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.08 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
393 mi
Range
551 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
117.5 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
866 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft