The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..)
€ 20,100
€ 40,300
€ 20,100
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 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4220 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.34 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
16
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 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 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
112 mph
Maximum Speed
161 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.31 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
11.31 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
44 mpg
city
25 mpg
57 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
403 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
403 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
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 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 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
