The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 41,100
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
€ 24,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
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 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3347 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4220 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
434 lb
12.97 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
162 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
11.31 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
31 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
57 mpg
35 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
797 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
403 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
80.3 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
145.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft