The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 36,800

€ 22,200

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 1.8 T.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1376 kg
1931 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
159 kg
10.36 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
390 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
5.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.71 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5.56 kg/bhp
8.71 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
38 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
420 mi
Range
503 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
128.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
186 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
396 kg
Maximum Payload
494 kg
294 L
Boot Capacity
350 L







1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L