The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF (20 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 38,300
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF (20 - ..) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
€ 18,400
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400

ⓘ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 300 GPF is 3.4 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56.2
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF (20 - ..)
73.8
81
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
73.8 in
Width
71.2 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.2 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF (20 - ..)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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 300 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3294 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4187 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
392 lb
11.9 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
161 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
11.13 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
30 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
36 mpg
36 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
398 mi
Range
645 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
398 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
100.4 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
147.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft