The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 21,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1435
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
1875
2058
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
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 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
2578
4199
4364 mm
Length
4199 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1271 kg
1931 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1790 kg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
264 kg
17.2 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
390 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
158 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

81 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
5.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.22 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5.56 kg/bhp
12.22 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
38 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
43 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
645 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI 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).
100.4 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
186 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
396 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
294 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L