The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF (20 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 38,300
€ 19,500
€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 300 GPF is 3.4 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
56.2
73.8
81
58.5
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
105.1
171.8
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
3294 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4187 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
434 lb
13.18 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
161 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
11.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
11.13 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
30 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
36 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
398 mi
Range
579 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
398 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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).
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).
111.8 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
147.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
