The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 19,500
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF is 8.6 cm longer, 6.7 cm wider and 5.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1435
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
1875
2058
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1875 mm
Width
1808 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1435 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
2670
4364
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4364 mm
Length
4278 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1297 kg
1931 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1700 kg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
238 kg
15.5 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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
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 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
390 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
158 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

81 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
5.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.47 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5.56 kg/bhp
12.47 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
38 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
579 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
186 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
396 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
294 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L