The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)

€ 34,900
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 26,300
 VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF is 5.6 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 8.3 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
73.8
81
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
69.9
76.6
73.8 in
Width
69.9 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.5 in
Height
64.8 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
171.8 in
Length
166.2 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3333 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.95 %
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
RFB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
120 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.4 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.08 lb/hp
26.4 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
36 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
393 mi
Range
510 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
510 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
127 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
127 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft