The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

€ 34,900
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 18,400
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400

ⓘ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 16.5 cm longer, 8.9 cm wider and 4.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1435
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
1875
2058
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
1786
2048
1875 mm
Width
1786 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1435 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
2670
4364
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
2578
4199
4364 mm
Length
4199 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1512 kg
Kerb Weight
1229 kg
1905 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
283 kg
18.72 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
RFB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
390 NM
160 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
158 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

81 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

171 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
5.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.63 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5.48 kg/bhp
14.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
36 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
28 mpg
city
40 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
393 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 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).
104.1 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
178 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
551 kg
294 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L