The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 39,200
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
€ 21,900
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 4.3 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56.2
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20)
73.8
81
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (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 Trophy (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (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 1.6 TDI BMT
3294 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4187 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
439 lb
13.33 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
162 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
11.13 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
29 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
51 mpg
36 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
818 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
388 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
78.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
151.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft