The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 32,800
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 5.9 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 1.3 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
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
73.8 in
Width
70.3 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.5 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
171.8 in
Length
165.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.51 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTI
RFB
Generation
1K
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
221 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
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
36 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
428 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
428 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).
151.6 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft