The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 36,800
€ 20,600
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF is 7.6 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 5.3 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1435
1875
2058
1488
1825
2021
1875 mm
Width
1825 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1435 mm
Height
1488 mm
2670
4364
2524
4288
4364 mm
Length
4288 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1931 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
195 kg
12.7 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
RFB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
390 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
158 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
5.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5.56 kg/bhp
12.88 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
38 mpg
55 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
47 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
420 mi
Range
670 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
96.6 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
186 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
396 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
294 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
