The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 40,300
 Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300

ⓘ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 R is 6 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF.
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.2
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..)
73.8
81
70.3 in
Width
73.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
57.5 in
Height
56.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..)
105.1
171.8
165.8 in
Length
171.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4220 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.5 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..)

General

VW Golf R
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
1K
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
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
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
296 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

Performance

VW Golf R
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
161 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.31 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
11.31 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
21 mpg
city
25 mpg
35 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
403 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
403 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft