The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
€ 25,400

€ 36,800

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 SCR is 3.1 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
58.7
70.4
81.6
56.5
73.8
81
70.4 in
Width
73.8 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.7 in
Height
56.5 in
103.1
168.7
105.1
171.8
168.7 in
Length
171.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4257 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.11 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
CD
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DSU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
113 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26.92 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
67 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
57 mpg
city
26 mpg
74 mpg
highway
36 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
799 mi
Range
420 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
799 mi
420 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
71.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft






35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft