The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 41,100
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
€ 27,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
56.2
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 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 EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 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 2.0 TDI
3347 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4220 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.98 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
RFB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
310 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
162 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
11.31 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
31 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
35 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
633 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
403 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
145.8 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft