The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 19,500

€ 25,600

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 TCe 115 GPF is 3.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56.6
71.4
81
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.2 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.6 in
Height
58.5 in
105.1
171.6
99.9
168.4
171.6 in
Length
168.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
2879 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3999 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.84 %

General
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 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 TCe 115 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
113 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
162 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.86 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
25.48 lb/hp
15.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
44 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
34 mpg
city
23 mpg
52 mpg
highway
39 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
462 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
541 mi
462 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
102.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft