The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300

ⓘ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 6 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Golf R.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf R
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
73.8 in
Width
70.3 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.5 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
171.8 in
Length
165.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf R
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.38 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf R
RFB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf R
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
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

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

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
36 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
444 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
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).
159.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft