The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
€ 41,100
€ 24,700
€ 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 6.3 inches longer, 4.6 inches wider and 7.6 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
56.2
73.8
81
63.8
69.3
76.6
73.8 in
Width
69.3 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.2 in
Height
63.8 in
105.1
171.8
101.5
165.5
171.8 in
Length
165.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3347 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
4220 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.78 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
RFB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
162 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
11.31 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
31 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
35 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
403 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
403 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
145.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
