The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 36,800
€ 29,500
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 5.6 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 8.3 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
56.5
73.8
81
64.8
69.9
76.6
73.8 in
Width
69.9 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.5 in
Height
64.8 in
105.1
171.8
101.5
166.2
171.8 in
Length
166.2 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.95 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
RFB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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 CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
158 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
44 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
36 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
420 mi
Range
645 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
645 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
