The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 38,300
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF (20 - ..) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
€ 26,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 4.2 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
56.2
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF (20 - ..)
73.8
81
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
73.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.2 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF (20 - ..)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
171.8 in
Length
167.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3294 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4187 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
390 lb
11.84 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
RFB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
161 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
11.13 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
30 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
36 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
398 mi
Range
634 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
398 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
147.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
298 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft