The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF (20 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 38,300
€ 22,100
€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3294 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4187 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.9 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
RFB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
161 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
11.13 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
30 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
23 mpg
city
43 mpg
36 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
398 mi
Range
727 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
398 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
147.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
