The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 34,900
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 28,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
73.8
81
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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 TSI 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 TSI BMT
3333 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.7 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
158 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
36 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
393 mi
Range
518 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
125 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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