The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 30,500
 VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘ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.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTI
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 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 GTI (13 - 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
3384 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
406 lb
12 %
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTI
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 manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

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

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
36 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
485 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
121.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft