The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 39,200
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.2
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20)
73.8
81
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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 Trophy (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
3294 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4187 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.62 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

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

259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
29 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
34 mpg
36 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
600 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
388 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
108 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
151.6 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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