The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20)
€ 45,300
€ 41,100
€ 45,300
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 R is 4 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF.
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
57.7
70.8
79.8
56.2
73.8
81
70.8 in
Width
73.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
57.7 in
Height
56.2 in
103.4
167.8
105.1
171.8
167.8 in
Length
171.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4220 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.87 %
General
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
AU
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-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
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
296 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf R
295 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
162 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.31 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 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
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
29 mpg
city
25 mpg
36 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
475 mi
Range
403 mi
VW Golf R
475 mi
403 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Environmental Impact
136.5 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 R
136.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
