The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..)
€ 22,300

€ 40,300

€ 22,300
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 1.4 TSI BMT is 3.4 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.2
73.8
81
71.2 in
Width
73.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.5 in
Height
56.2 in
99.9
168.4
105.1
171.8
168.4 in
Length
171.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
2970 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4220 lb

Weight Difference:
377 lb
11.27 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
296 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
161 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.31 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.07 lb/hp
11.31 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
49 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
403 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
403 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Environmental Impact
106.1 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 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 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
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
977 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