The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
73.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
171.8 in
Length
168 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3384 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
439 lb
12.97 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
RFB
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPW*
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
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
36 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
586 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
586 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).
100.4 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft