The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
€ 36,800
€ 36,900
€ 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 8.8 cm longer, 7.6 cm wider and 4.9 cm lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTE
1435
1875
2058
1484
1799
2027
1875 mm
Width
1799 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1435 mm
Height
1484 mm
2670
4364
2630
4276
4364 mm
Length
4276 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2630 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTE
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1931 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
80 kg
4.95 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTE
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 0 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
201 bhp
VW Golf GTE
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 0 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
390 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTE
158 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
5.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5.56 kg/bhp
8.03 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
177 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
38 mpg
177 mpg
VW Golf GTE
32 mpg
city
No data
43 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
420 mi
Range
1553 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
1553 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).
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).
30.3 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
30.3 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6
186 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
36 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
396 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
294 L
Boot Capacity
272 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1162 L
