The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20)
€ 28,400

€ 41,100

€ 28,400
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 4.3 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF.
VW Golf 2.0 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
167.5
105.1
171.8
167.5 in
Length
171.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
296 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
132 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.31 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.48 lb/hp
11.31 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
45 mpg
city
25 mpg
59 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
706 mi
Range
403 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
706 mi
403 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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