The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 8.6 cm longer, 6.7 cm wider and 5.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1435
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
1875
2058
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1875 mm
Width
1808 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1435 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
2670
4364
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4364 mm
Length
4278 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1931 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
118 kg
7.69 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

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

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
390 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

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

81 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
38 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
61 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 2.0 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).
111 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
186 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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