The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 17,500
 VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.4
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500

ⓘ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 9.3 inches longer, 6.1 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW New Beetle 1.4
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
73.8 in
Width
67.8 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.5 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
99
162.6
171.8 in
Length
162.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW New Beetle 1.4
3384 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3638 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
613 lb
18.11 %
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW New Beetle 1.4
RFB
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW New Beetle 1.4
158 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

666 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.4

▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
36 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
482 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
873 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft