The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 34,900
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 4.2 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
73.8
81
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
73.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 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 OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
171.8 in
Length
167.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3333 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
545 lb
16.35 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
RFB
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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 OPF

Performance

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

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
36 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
393 mi
Range
647 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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).
90.9 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft