The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 34,900
€ 21,800
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 16.5 cm longer, 8.9 cm wider and 4.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1435
1875
2058
1480
1786
2048
1875 mm
Width
1786 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1435 mm
Height
1480 mm
2670
4364
2578
4199
4364 mm
Length
4199 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1512 kg
Kerb Weight
1341 kg
1905 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
171 kg
11.31 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
RFB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
390 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
158 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
5.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.42 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5.48 kg/bhp
12.42 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
36 mpg
63 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
47 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
393 mi
Range
759 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
178 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
294 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
