The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 29,700
 VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
73.8 in
Width
70.4 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
171.8 in
Length
168.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.11 %
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
RFB
Generation
CD
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 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
158 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
26 mpg
city
40 mpg
36 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
675 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft