The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.85 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
42 mpg
36 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
727 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
727 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).
96.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
873 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft