The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 34,900
€ 21,400
€ 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 4.3 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
56.5
73.8
81
58.7
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
105.1
171.8
103.1
167.5
171.8 in
Length
167.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3333 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
624 lb
18.72 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
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
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.05 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.08 lb/hp
26.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
42 mpg
36 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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).
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
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
