The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
€ 41,100

€ 39,400

€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI TCR OPF.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
56.2
73.8
81
58.3
70.8
79.8
73.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.2 in
Height
58.3 in
105.1
171.8
103.4
168
171.8 in
Length
168 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
3347 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4220 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.11 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
RFB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 GTI TCR OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
286 hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
310 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
162 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
▶ REPLAY
11.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
11.31 lb/hp
10.87 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
31 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
35 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
403 mi
Range
464 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
403 mi
464 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
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).
127 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
145.8 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
306 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft