The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20)

€ 23,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 41,100
 Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
€ 23,200
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 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 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 1.4 TSI (08 - 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 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4220 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
379 lb
11.32 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20)

General

VW Golf 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
296 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

▶ REPLAY
18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.31 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
11.31 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
29 mpg
city
25 mpg
45 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
403 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
403 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 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