The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

€ 34,900
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF is 3.1 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
73.8
81
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
73.8 in
Width
70.4 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
171.8 in
Length
168.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3333 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
16.86 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
RFB
Generation
CD
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 Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
158 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.66 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.08 lb/hp
25.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
23 mpg
city
42 mpg
36 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
393 mi
Range
608 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
608 mi
VW Golf 1.0 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).
87.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft