The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy-R (19 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)

€ 59,700
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy-R (19 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
€ 29,600
 VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 59,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 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
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy-R (19 - 20)
73.8
81
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy-R (19 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
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
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4187 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy-R (19 - 20)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.96 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 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 manual 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
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
295 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf GTI
163 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
30 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
36 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
398 mi
Range
485 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
398 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
121.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
147.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft