The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20)
€ 39,400

€ 41,100

€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100
ⓘ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 TCR OPF is 3.8 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF.
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
58.3
70.8
79.8
56.2
73.8
81
70.8 in
Width
73.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.3 in
Height
56.2 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 TCR OPF
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4220 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.11 %

General
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
AU
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 TCR OPF
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
296 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Performance
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
▶ REPLAY
10.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.31 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
10.87 lb/hp
11.31 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
41 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
464 mi
Range
403 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
403 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Environmental Impact
127 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
282 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 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