The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)

€ 29,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 34,900
 Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI BMT is 3.4 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
73.8
81
71.2 in
Width
73.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.5 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
168.4 in
Length
171.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3333 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.09 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
144 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

▶ REPLAY
14.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.43 lb/hp
12.08 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
30 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
27 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
393 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
393 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
125 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
149.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft