The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 38,300
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF (20 - ..) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
€ 32,200
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

ⓘ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 300 GPF is 3.1 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56.2
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF (20 - ..)
73.8
81
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
73.8 in
Width
70.4 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.2 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF (20 - ..)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
171.8 in
Length
168.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3294 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4187 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.94 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
RFB
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
295 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
161 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
11.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
11.13 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
30 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
23 mpg
city
53 mpg
36 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
398 mi
Range
839 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
398 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
76.1 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
147.7 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
298 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft