The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 24,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 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 6.5 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 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 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 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 1.4 TSI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
483 lb
14.27 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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 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

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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