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
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 32,300
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 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 4.2 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
171.8 in
Length
167.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.42 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
RFB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
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

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
40 mpg
36 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft