The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 34,900
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 21,400
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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 10.9 cm longer, 7.6 cm wider and 5.6 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1435
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
1875
2058
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1875 mm
Width
1799 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1435 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
2670
4364
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
2620
4255
4364 mm
Length
4255 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1512 kg
Kerb Weight
1229 kg
1905 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1730 kg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
283 kg
18.72 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
RFB
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
390 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

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

81 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
36 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
50 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
393 mi
Range
647 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
178 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
501 kg
294 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L