The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)

€ 31,600
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 36,800
 Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 31,600
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 GTI is 3.8 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 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
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
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 GTI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4257 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.76 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)

General

VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
AU
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
152 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
420 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
420 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 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