The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 24,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 7.8 cm longer, 5.4 cm wider and 6.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1435
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
1875
2058
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1875 mm
Width
1821 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1435 mm
Height
1502 mm
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
2670
4364
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
2540
4286
4364 mm
Length
4286 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1931 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
169 kg
11.01 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

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
6-speed manual 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
110 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

81 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
5.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5.56 kg/bhp
13.13 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
51 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
38 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
621 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).
104.1 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
186 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
126 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
384 kg
294 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L