The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

€ 39,200
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 BlueMotion.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
56.2
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20)
73.8
81
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
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 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
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 BlueMotion
3294 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4187 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
472 lb
14.33 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
162 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft