The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)

€ 40,300
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
€ 18,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900

ⓘ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
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..)
73.8
81
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
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
2718 lb
4220 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
628 lb
18.77 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)

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
6-speed manual 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
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
310 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
161 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
11.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
11.31 lb/hp
26.13 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
33 mpg
35 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
600 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
403 mi
600 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).
108 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
145.8 kWh
108 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
3
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft