The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
€ 36,800

€ 20,900

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 6.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
56.5
73.8
81
57.4
67.2
76.4
73.8 in
Width
67.2 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
56.5 in
Height
57.4 in
105.1
171.8
102.4
169.4
171.8 in
Length
169.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3715 lb

Weight Difference:
683 lb
20.18 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
RFB
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
120 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
158 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
36 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
420 mi
Range
589 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
589 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
109.9 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft







32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft