The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20)
€ 18,700
€ 41,100
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100
ⓘ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 New Beetle 1.6 is 9.3 inches shorter, 6.1 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
59
67.8
74.7
56.2
73.8
81
67.8 in
Width
73.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
59 in
Height
56.2 in
99
162.6
105.1
171.8
162.6 in
Length
171.8 in
99 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4220 lb
Weight Difference:
531 lb
15.87 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
9C
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
296 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
111 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
▶ REPLAY
27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.31 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
11.31 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
23 mpg
city
25 mpg
40 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
455 mi
Range
403 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
403 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
