The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 35,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 36,800
 Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 35,000
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 Performance is 9.6 cm shorter, 7.6 cm narrower and 4.7 cm taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1435
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
1875
2058
1799 mm
Width
1875 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2058 mm
1482 mm
Height
1435 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
2626
4268
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
2670
4364
4268 mm
Length
4364 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1535 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1931 kg
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
120 kg
7.82 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
AU
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 bhp
276 bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
370 NM
390 NM
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Performance

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

86 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

81 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

▶ REPLAY
5.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.56 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
5.85 kg/bhp
5.56 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
45 mpg
38 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
420 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
119.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
186 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
396 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
294 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L