The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 36,800
 Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 21,900
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 considerably. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is 8.6 cm shorter, 6.7 cm narrower and 5.1 cm taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1435
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
1875
2058
1808 mm
Width
1875 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2058 mm
1486 mm
Height
1435 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
2670
4364
4278 mm
Length
4364 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1535 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1931 kg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
162 kg
10.55 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
16
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
276 bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
390 NM
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

81 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

▶ REPLAY
8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.56 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
5.56 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
38 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
37 mpg
city
32 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
420 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
420 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
117.5 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 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
186 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
397 kg
Maximum Payload
396 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
294 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L