The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 24,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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 OPF ACT.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1435
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
1875
2058
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 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 OPF ACT (18 - 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 OPF ACT
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1300 kg
1931 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1790 kg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
235 kg
15.31 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
390 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
158 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

81 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
38 mpg
54 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
598 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
98.5 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
186 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

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