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 4.2 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion 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 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion 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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3384 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
470 lb
13.89 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
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
32 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
36 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (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
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft