The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)

€ 34,900
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 18,000
 VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000

ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
73.8
81
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
73.8 in
Width
70.3 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
171.8 in
Length
165.3 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4
3333 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
650 lb
19.5 %
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4
RFB
Generation
1K
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4
158 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4

▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.08 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
36 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
393 mi
Range
534 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
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).
121.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft