The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
€ 24,500
€ 36,800
€ 24,500
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 1.6 BlueTDI is 4.3 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.5
73.8
81
70.8 in
Width
73.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.7 in
Height
56.5 in
103.1
167.5
105.1
171.8
167.5 in
Length
171.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4257 lb
Weight Difference:
481 lb
14.21 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
AU
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
52 mpg
city
26 mpg
65 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
797 mi
Range
420 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
420 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
