The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

€ 39,200
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

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 3.8 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
56.2
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20)
73.8
81
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
73.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.2 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
171.8 in
Length
168 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3294 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4187 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.29 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
RFB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DHF*
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
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
295 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
162 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

 REPLAY
11.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
11.13 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined  per 100 miles
12.4 lb  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
29 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23 mpg
city
15.6 lb
36 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
388 mi
Range
302 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
388 mi
302 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
25.6 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
151.6 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
298 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft