The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)

€ 26,800
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 36,800
 Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 26,800
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 Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 3.8 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
70.8 in
Width
73.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
168 in
Length
171.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4257 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.06 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
AU
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
128 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
32 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
16.7 lb
city
26 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
36 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
293 mi
Range
420 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
420 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
26.4 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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft