The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 36,800
€ 18,000
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4
56.5
73.8
81
58.3
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
105.1
171.8
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 1.4
3384 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
701 lb
20.71 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
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
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4
158 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
36 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
420 mi
Range
534 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
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).
121.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
