The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 34,900
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 28,300
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 BMT.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1435
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
1875
2058
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
1786
2048
1875 mm
Width
1786 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1435 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
2670
4364
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
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 BMT
1512 kg
Kerb Weight
1389 kg
1905 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1900 kg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
123 kg
8.13 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
390 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
158 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

81 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
5.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5.48 kg/bhp
10.07 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
36 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
48 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
393 mi
Range
697 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
697 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
100.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
178 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
511 kg
294 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L