The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20)

€ 18,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 41,100
 Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
€ 18,900
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 1.2 TSI is 6.5 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.2
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
70.3 in
Width
73.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.3 in
Height
56.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (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 300 GPF
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4220 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
628 lb
18.77 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
296 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.31 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.13 lb/hp
11.31 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
33 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
403 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
600 mi
403 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Environmental Impact
108 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft