The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1435
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
1875
2058
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1875 mm
Width
1799 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1435 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
2670
4364
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
2620
4258
4364 mm
Length
4258 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1322 kg
1931 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
213 kg
13.88 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
RFB
Generation
AU
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
390 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
158 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

81 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
5.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.33 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5.56 kg/bhp
10.33 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
38 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
32 mpg
city
46 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
647 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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).
90.9 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
186 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
396 kg
Maximum Payload
488 kg
294 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L