The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 36,800
€ 24,400
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 16.5 cm longer, 8.9 cm wider and 4.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1435
1875
2058
1480
1786
2048
1875 mm
Width
1786 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1435 mm
Height
1480 mm
2670
4364
2578
4199
4364 mm
Length
4199 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
1931 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
219 kg
14.27 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
RFB
Generation
1K
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 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
5.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5.56 kg/bhp
10.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
38 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
420 mi
Range
570 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
186 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
396 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
294 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
