The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20)
€ 24,000
€ 39,200
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 1.8 T is 6.5 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.2
73.8
81
70.3 in
Width
73.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.3 in
Height
56.2 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 1.8 T
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3294 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4187 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.89 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 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 1.8 T
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 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 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
▶ REPLAY
19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
11.13 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
39 mpg
29 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
388 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
151.6 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
