The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 18)

€ 34,900
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 24,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 4.2 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
73.8
81
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (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
58.7 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
171.8 in
Length
167.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3333 lb
Curb Weight
2747 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
586 lb
17.58 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 18)

General

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

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZC*
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
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
123 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
158 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
36 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
393 mi
Range
586 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
586 mi
VW Golf 1.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft