The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 40,300
€ 20,600
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
56.2
73.8
81
58.3
70.3
80.6
73.8 in
Width
70.3 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.2 in
Height
58.3 in
105.1
171.8
101.5
165.3
171.8 in
Length
165.3 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3347 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4220 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
569 lb
17 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
RFB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
310 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
161 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
11.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
11.31 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
31 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
35 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
403 mi
Range
589 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
403 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
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).
109.9 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
145.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
