The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 21,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

ⓘ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 4.3 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
171.8 in
Length
167.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
520 lb
15.37 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
158 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26 mpg
city
52 mpg
36 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
818 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft