The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 40,300
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
€ 29,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 300 GPF is 3.1 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 2.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.2
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..)
73.8
81
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
73.8 in
Width
71.7 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.2 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
171.8 in
Length
168.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3347 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4220 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.51 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
RFB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
310 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
161 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
11.31 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
31 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
44 mpg
35 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
743 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
403 mi
743 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
94.6 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
145.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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