The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 39,200
 Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
€ 21,900
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 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
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56.2
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20)
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
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3294 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4187 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.11 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
296 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

Performance

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

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
11.13 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
29 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
388 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 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