The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)

€ 17,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 34,900
 Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 17,500
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 1.2 TSI 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 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 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 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 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 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3333 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
624 lb
18.72 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
1K
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
111 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

▶ REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
12.08 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
30 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
34 mpg
city
23 mpg
51 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
393 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
393 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 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