The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 1.4 inches 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
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
73.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
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 R
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.6 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf R
RFB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
280 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
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
36 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
482 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
482 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).
134.5 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft