The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20)
€ 32,800
€ 41,100
€ 32,800
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 is 5.9 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF.
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
57.8
70.3
80.6
56.2
73.8
81
70.3 in
Width
73.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
57.8 in
Height
56.2 in
101.5
165.9
105.1
171.8
165.9 in
Length
171.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4220 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.45 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
1K
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 300 GPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
296 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
153 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
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13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.31 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
11.31 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
37 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
428 mi
Range
403 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
403 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Environmental Impact
151.6 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
151.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
