The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

€ 34,900
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
73.8
81
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
73.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 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 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
171.8 in
Length
168 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3333 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.9 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPW*
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
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
158 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
36 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
393 mi
Range
555 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
555 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
106.1 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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