The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

€ 41,100
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
€ 32,600
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 4.2 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56.2
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
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 EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
171.8 in
Length
167.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3347 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4220 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.09 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
RFB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
310 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

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

259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
31 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
25 mpg
city
42 mpg
35 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
684 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
403 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
102.8 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
145.8 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
306 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft