The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)

€ 33,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 34,900
 Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 Performance is 3.8 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (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 Performance (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
168 in
Length
171.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3333 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.28 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Performance

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

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
30 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
27 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
393 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
393 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft