The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 26,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 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 2.0 TSI (13 - 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 2.0 TSI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.68 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
158 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
36 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
468 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
138.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
873 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft