The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20)
€ 26,100
€ 41,100
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100
ⓘ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 SCR 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 SCR
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 SCR
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4220 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.41 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
113 hp
296 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
123 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
▶ REPLAY
26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.31 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.82 lb/hp
11.31 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
53 mpg
city
25 mpg
62 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
403 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
403 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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
