The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)

€ 24,300
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 34,900
 Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 24,300
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 TDI 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 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
165.3 in
Length
171.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3333 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.58 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
1K
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
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 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 TDI
184 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
117 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
12.08 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
30 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
42 mpg
city
23 mpg
56 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
393 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
393 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 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