The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF (20 - ..)
€ 19,700
€ 38,300
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300
ⓘ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 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
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3294 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4187 lb
Weight Difference:
395 lb
11.99 %
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
295 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
109 mph
Maximum Speed
161 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 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
28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
11.13 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
28 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
30 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
36 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
412 mi
Range
398 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
398 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
147.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 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
893 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
