The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 41,100
€ 20,800
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 9.3 inches longer, 6.1 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW New Beetle 1.6
56.2
73.8
81
59
67.8
74.7
73.8 in
Width
67.8 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.2 in
Height
59 in
105.1
171.8
99
162.6
171.8 in
Length
162.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW New Beetle 1.6
3347 lb
Curb Weight
2886 lb
4220 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
461 lb
13.78 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW New Beetle 1.6
RFB
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
310 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW New Beetle 1.6
162 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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11.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.57 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
11.31 lb/hp
28.57 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
31 mpg
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
35 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
403 mi
Range
432 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
403 mi
432 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
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).
149.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
145.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
873 lb
Maximum Payload
884 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
