The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
€ 20,100
€ 36,800
€ 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 9.3 inches shorter, 6.1 inches narrower and 2.5 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
59
67.8
74.7
56.5
73.8
81
67.8 in
Width
73.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
59 in
Height
56.5 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 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4257 lb
Weight Difference:
373 lb
11.02 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
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
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
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
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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).
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
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 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
