The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 20,300
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
73.8 in
Width
70.3 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
171.8 in
Length
165.3 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3384 lb
Curb Weight
2721 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
664 lb
19.62 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
RFB
Generation
1K
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
158 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
36 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
657 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
657 mi
VW Golf 1.2 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).
98.5 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft