The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 36,800

€ 19,700

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 9.3 inches longer, 6.1 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
3384 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
472 lb
13.95 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW New Beetle 2.0
158 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 2.0
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12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
27 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
36 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
420 mi
Range
393 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
393 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
164.8 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
164.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
873 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft






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