The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100

ⓘ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 3.4 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
73.8 in
Width
71.2 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
171.8 in
Length
168.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
384 lb
11.35 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
RFB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
158 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
36 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
759 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
873 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft