The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy-R (19 - 20)
€ 25,600

€ 59,700

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,700
ⓘ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 TDI BMT is 4.2 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.2
73.8
81
70.8 in
Width
73.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.7 in
Height
56.2 in
103.1
167.6
105.1
171.8
167.6 in
Length
171.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
2912 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4187 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.16 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
296 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
123 mph
Maximum Speed
163 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
▶ REPLAY
25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25.77 lb/hp
10.16 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
30 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
57 mpg
city
23 mpg
62 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
797 mi
Range
398 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
398 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
147.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
2
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
No data



36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data