The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20)

€ 27,000
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 39,200
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200

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 3.1 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
56.2
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20)
73.8
81
71.7 in
Width
73.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
59.1 in
Height
56.2 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
168.7 in
Length
171.8 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3294 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4187 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.62 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20)

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 manual 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
295 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

 REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 lb/hp
11.13 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
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
29 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
34 mpg
city
23 mpg
47 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
388 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Environmental Impact
108 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
151.6 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 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
904 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft