The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 slightly. The Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF is 3 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.4 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 Trophy (18 - 20)
73.8
81
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
73.8 in
Width
71.9 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.2 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
171.8 in
Length
168.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3294 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4187 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.28 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
295 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
295 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
162 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
11.13 lb/hp
21.53 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
29 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
29 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
42 mpg
36 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
727 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
388 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
96.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
151.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 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
893 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft