The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 36,800
€ 23,400
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 4.3 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.2 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
58.7
70.8
79.8
73.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
105.1
171.8
103.1
167.5
171.8 in
Length
167.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3384 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
17.58 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
RFB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-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
*DBK*
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
108 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
124 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
25.82 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
69 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
26 mpg
city
60 mpg
36 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
420 mi
Range
914 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
914 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).
70 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
143 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
1047 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
