The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 21,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1435
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
1875
2058
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (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 2.0 TDI BMT (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 2.0 TDI BMT
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
1931 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
142 kg
9.25 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
RFB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
108 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
158 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

81 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
5.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.9 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5.56 kg/bhp
12.9 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
38 mpg
67 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
58 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
814 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
86.4 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
186 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
396 kg
Maximum Payload
467 kg
294 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L