The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 40,300
€ 27,500
€ 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 6.3 inches longer, 4.6 inches wider and 7.6 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
56.2
73.8
81
63.8
69.3
76.6
73.8 in
Width
69.3 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.2 in
Height
63.8 in
105.1
171.8
101.5
165.5
171.8 in
Length
165.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3347 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4220 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.25 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
RFB
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
310 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
161 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
11.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
11.31 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
31 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
35 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
403 mi
Range
542 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
403 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
145.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
