The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 36,800
€ 23,100
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
56.5
73.8
81
58.3
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
105.1
171.8
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3384 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
487 lb
14.39 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
RFB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
158 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
26 mpg
city
50 mpg
36 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
420 mi
Range
899 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
78.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
