The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 40,300
 VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300

ⓘ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 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI TCR OPF.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
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 TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
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 TCR OPF
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.83 %
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
RFB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 TCR OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
286 hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
158 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
36 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
464 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
464 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
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).
127 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft