The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)

€ 26,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 36,800
 Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 3.1 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
71.7 in
Width
73.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
59.1 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
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 280 GPF
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4257 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
337 lb
9.96 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
16
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 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
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Performance

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
110 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

▶ REPLAY
29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
29.3 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
39 mpg
city
26 mpg
50 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
420 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
420 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
877 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