The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF (20 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 38,300
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF (20 - ..) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
€ 28,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56.2
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF (20 - ..)
73.8
81
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
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 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
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 2.0 TSI
3294 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4187 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.67 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
161 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
11.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
11.13 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
30 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
23 mpg
city
23 mpg
36 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
398 mi
Range
450 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
398 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
144 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
147.7 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft