The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)

€ 33,600
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19) VW Golf GTD
€ 36,800
 Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 33,600
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 GTD is 3.8 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
VW Golf GTD
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19)
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
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
168 in
Length
171.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTD
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4257 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.74 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)

General

VW Golf GTD
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTD
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Performance

VW Golf GTD
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

▶ REPLAY
17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
17.25 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf GTD
52 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
46 mpg
city
26 mpg
56 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
420 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
420 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 GTD
92.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 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