The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 39,200
€ 21,400
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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 1.2 TSI
3294 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
4187 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.35 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
295 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
162 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
11.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
11.13 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
29 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
36 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
388 mi
Range
579 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
388 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
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).
111.8 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
151.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
