The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 40,300
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
€ 27,500
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 4.3 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56.2
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..)
73.8
81
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 EDC (20 - ..)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
171.8 in
Length
167.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3347 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4220 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.41 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

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

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
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 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
310 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
161 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
11.31 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
31 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
45 mpg
35 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
706 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
403 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
145.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft