The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 36,800
€ 33,400
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 9.6 cm longer, 7.6 cm wider and 4.7 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTI
1435
1875
2058
1482
1799
2027
1875 mm
Width
1799 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1435 mm
Height
1482 mm
2670
4364
2626
4268
4364 mm
Length
4268 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTI
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1386 kg
1931 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
149 kg
9.71 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTI
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 GTI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
390 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTI
158 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
5.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.11 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5.56 kg/bhp
6.11 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
38 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
city
35 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
420 mi
Range
493 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
493 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).
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).
119.4 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
186 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
396 kg
Maximum Payload
484 kg
294 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
