The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)

€ 21,700
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 36,800
 Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 21,700
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 Golf 1.2 TSI is 16.5 cm shorter, 8.9 cm narrower and 4.5 cm taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1435
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
1875
2058
1786 mm
Width
1875 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2058 mm
1480 mm
Height
1435 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
2670
4364
4199 mm
Length
4364 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
1264 kg
Kerb Weight
1535 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1931 kg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
271 kg
17.65 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
1K
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
276 bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
175 NM
390 NM
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

81 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

▶ REPLAY
12.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.56 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
12.15 kg/bhp
5.56 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
38 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
420 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
420 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
186 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
556 kg
Maximum Payload
396 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
294 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L