The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
€ 36,000

€ 36,800

€ 36,000
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 OPF 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 OPF
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
58.3
70.8
79.8
56.5
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
103.4
168
105.1
171.8
168 in
Length
171.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4257 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.18 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 OPF
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 OPF
273 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
▶ REPLAY
12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
42 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
493 mi
Range
420 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
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 OPF
119.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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