The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 41,100
€ 24,500
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 BlueTDI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
56.2
73.8
81
58.7
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
105.1
171.8
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 BlueTDI
3347 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4220 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
443 lb
13.24 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
RFB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
310 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
162 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
11.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
11.31 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
31 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
25 mpg
city
52 mpg
35 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
403 mi
Range
797 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
403 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
80.3 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
145.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
