The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf GTI (17 - 18)
€ 41,100
€ 31,300
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf GTI
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
3347 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4220 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.16 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
310 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf GTI
162 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
11.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.25 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
11.31 lb/hp
13.25 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
31 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
35 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
403 mi
Range
485 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
403 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
121.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
145.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
