The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
€ 36,800
€ 32,300
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 10.6 cm longer, 7.6 cm wider and 5.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1435
1875
2058
1492
1799
2027
1875 mm
Width
1799 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1435 mm
Height
1492 mm
2670
4364
2620
4258
4364 mm
Length
4258 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1498 kg
1931 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
37 kg
2.41 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
RFB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
390 NM
340 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
131 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
5.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.12 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5.56 kg/bhp
10.12 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
59 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
38 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
48 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
420 mi
Range
712 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
712 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).
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).
98.8 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
186 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
127 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
502 kg
294 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L
