The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
€ 29,800

€ 36,800

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI is 5.6 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 8.3 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
64.8
69.9
76.6
56.5
73.8
81
69.9 in
Width
73.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
64.8 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
166.2
105.1
171.8
166.2 in
Length
171.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4257 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.07 %

General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
1KP
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
▶ REPLAY
20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.76 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
41 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
420 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
420 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
140.2 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft







41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft