The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

€ 34,900
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 25,400
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
73.8
81
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
73.8 in
Width
70.4 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 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 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
171.8 in
Length
168.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3333 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.73 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
RFB
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
158 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.08 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
23 mpg
city
57 mpg
36 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
393 mi
Range
799 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
71.9 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft