The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 34,900
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 27,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (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.
€ 27,100

ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 2.6 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
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
73.8 in
Width
71.7 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
171.8 in
Length
168.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3333 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.45 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (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
5-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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
184 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
112 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.08 lb/hp
29.81 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
53 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
47 mpg
36 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
393 mi
Range
777 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
777 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).
90.4 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
187 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
838 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft