The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 36,800
€ 19,000
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 10.6 cm longer, 7.6 cm wider and 5.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
1435
1875
2058
1492
1799
2027
1875 mm
Width
1799 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1435 mm
Height
1492 mm
2670
4364
2620
4258
4364 mm
Length
4258 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1206 kg
1931 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg
Weight Difference:
329 kg
21.43 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
RFB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
390 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
158 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
5.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.36 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5.56 kg/bhp
14.36 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
38 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
48 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
420 mi
Range
647 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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).
90.9 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
186 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
396 kg
Maximum Payload
514 kg
294 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
