The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..)
€ 24,300
€ 40,300
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 3.1 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
59.1
71.7
79.6
56.2
73.8
81
71.7 in
Width
73.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
59.1 in
Height
56.2 in
100
168.7
105.1
171.8
168.7 in
Length
171.8 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4220 lb
Weight Difference:
335 lb
10.01 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
16
Generation
RFB
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
296 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
110 mph
Maximum Speed
161 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.31 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.96 lb/hp
11.31 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
35 mpg
city
25 mpg
50 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
403 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
403 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
847 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
