The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1435
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
1875
2058
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
1786
2048
1875 mm
Width
1786 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1435 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
2670
4364
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
2578
4199
4364 mm
Length
4199 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1931 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1880 kg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
169 kg
11.01 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
RFB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
390 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
158 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

81 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
5.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.9 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5.56 kg/bhp
9.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
38 mpg
66 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
52 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
795 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
795 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
186 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
396 kg
Maximum Payload
514 kg
294 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L