The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
€ 21,200
€ 34,900
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 is 6.5 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
VW Golf 1.6
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.5
73.8
81
70.3 in
Width
73.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
165.3
105.1
171.8
165.3 in
Length
171.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3333 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
545 lb
16.35 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
1K
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
117 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
▶ REPLAY
27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
12.08 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
30 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
27 mpg
city
23 mpg
43 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
510 mi
Range
393 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
393 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
127 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
149.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
