The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 39,200
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
56.2
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20)
73.8
81
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 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 Trophy (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 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 1.4 TSI
3294 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4187 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.05 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 1.4 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 manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
162 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
11.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
11.13 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
29 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
36 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
518 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
388 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
125 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
151.6 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft