The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (13 - 16)
€ 36,800

€ 26,000

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 10.9 cm longer, 7.6 cm wider and 5.6 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1435
1875
2058
1491
1799
2027
1875 mm
Width
1799 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1435 mm
Height
1491 mm
2670
4364
2620
4255
4364 mm
Length
4255 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1931 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
140 kg
9.12 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
390 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
158 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
5.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5.56 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
38 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
420 mi
Range
609 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
96.6 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
186 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
396 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
294 L
Boot Capacity
291 L






1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L