The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 39,200
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
56.2
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20)
73.8
81
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
73.8 in
Width
70.3 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 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 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
171.8 in
Length
165.3 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3294 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4187 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.5 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
RFB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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

Performance

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

259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
29 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
23 mpg
city
42 mpg
36 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
727 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
388 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
151.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft