The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy-R (19 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)
€ 59,700

€ 30,700

€ 59,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf GTD
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 GTD
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
4187 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.96 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf GTD
RFB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
295 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf GTD
163 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTD
▶ REPLAY
10.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
10.16 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
30 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf GTD
23 mpg
city
46 mpg
36 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
398 mi
Range
739 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
398 mi
739 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
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).
86.4 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
147.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft



No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft