The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)

€ 20,100
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
€ 36,800
 Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 20,100
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 New Beetle 1.9 TDI is 23.5 cm shorter, 15.4 cm narrower and 6.3 cm taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
1498
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
1721
1897
1435
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
1875
2058
1721 mm
Width
1875 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2058 mm
1498 mm
Height
1435 mm
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
2515
4129
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
2670
4364
4129 mm
Length
4364 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1535 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1931 kg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
169 kg
11.01 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)

General

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
9C
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
276 bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
240 NM
390 NM
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Performance

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
112 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

81 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

▶ REPLAY
13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.56 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
5.56 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
38 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
42 mpg
city
32 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
420 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
420 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
111 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).
140.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
186 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
354 kg
Maximum Payload
396 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
294 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L