The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 36,800
€ 30,400
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 4.2 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
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
167.6
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
3067 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
317 lb
9.37 %
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
Front-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 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
133 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.72 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
20.72 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
55 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
47 mpg
36 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
420 mi
Range
723 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
723 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).
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 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
179 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
1078 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
