The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 35,900
 VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900

ⓘ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 9.6 cm longer, 7.6 cm wider and 4.7 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
1435
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
1875
2058
1482
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1875 mm
Width
1799 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1435 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
2670
4364
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
2626
4268
4364 mm
Length
4268 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
1931 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
120 kg
7.82 %
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
242 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
390 NM
370 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

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

81 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
5.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.85 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5.56 kg/bhp
5.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
38 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
493 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
119.4 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
186 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
396 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
294 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L