The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
€ 28,500

€ 36,800

€ 28,500
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 2.0 TSI 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
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.5
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
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 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4257 lb

Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.26 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
141 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.32 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
420 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
420 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
144 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 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