The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 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 3.7 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTE
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 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 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
171.8 in
Length
168.1 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTE
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTE
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 GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTE
158 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
26 mpg
city
No data
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
1657 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft