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 3 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (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 EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (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 1.4 TSI BMT
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
379 lb
11.2 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
36 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
873 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft