The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)

€ 22,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 36,800
 Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 22,900
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 4.3 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
70.8 in
Width
73.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.7 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
167.5 in
Length
171.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4257 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
595 lb
17.58 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
AU
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
60 mpg
city
26 mpg
74 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
420 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
420 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
70 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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