The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy-R (19 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 59,700
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy-R (19 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
€ 20,600
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 59,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600

ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
56.2
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy-R (19 - 20)
73.8
81
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
73.8 in
Width
70.3 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.2 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy-R (19 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
171.8 in
Length
165.3 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4187 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy-R (19 - 20)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.62 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
RFB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
295 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
163 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
10.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
10.16 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
30 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
36 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
398 mi
Range
589 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
398 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
109.9 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
147.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
2
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft