The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 41,100
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
€ 21,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
56.2
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 1.2 TSI BMT
3347 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4220 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
637 lb
19.03 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
RFB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
310 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
162 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
11.31 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
31 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
40 mpg
35 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
634 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
403 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
145.8 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft