The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 34,900
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 25,000
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 4.3 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
73.8
81
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3333 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.9 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
RFB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
158 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ 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 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
53 mpg
36 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
393 mi
Range
797 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
80.3 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft