The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 34,900
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 25,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF is 3 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
73.8
81
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
73.8 in
Width
71.9 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
171.8 in
Length
168.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3333 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.03 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
RFB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
158 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.08 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
36 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
393 mi
Range
759 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
866 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft