The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 41,100
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
€ 43,200
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200

ⓘ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 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf R
56.2
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R 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
57.7 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
171.8 in
Length
167.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf R
3347 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4220 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.87 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf R
RFB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
310 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf R
162 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
31 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
495 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
403 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
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).
130.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
145.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft