The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 36,900
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Clubsport.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
70.8
79.8
73.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
103.4
168
171.8 in
Length
168 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.13 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
261 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
158 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport

▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
36 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
450 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
450 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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).
130.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft