The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 24,500
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1435
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
1875
2058
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1875 mm
Width
1825 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1435 mm
Height
1488 mm
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
2670
4364
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
2524
4288
4364 mm
Length
4288 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1363 kg
1931 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1800 kg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
172 kg
11.21 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
390 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
158 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

81 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
5.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.21 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5.56 kg/bhp
9.21 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
38 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
43 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
633 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
102.4 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
186 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
396 kg
Maximum Payload
437 kg
294 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L