The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 36,800

€ 21,500

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
56.5
73.8
81
59
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
105.1
171.8
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 1.8 5V Turbo
3384 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.44 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
158 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
36 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
420 mi
Range
422 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
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).
153.5 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
873 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft






32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft