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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSIvsRenault Megane IV RS 1.8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

GTI TCR 2.0 TSI

290 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2019-2019
VS

Renault Megane IV

RS 1.8

280 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    290 hp
    216 kW
  • Lightest
    1,410 kg
    3,109 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    206 hp/t
    153 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSIRenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
Power
290hp216kW
280hp209kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
390Nm288lb-ft
Curb weight
1,410kg3,109lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight-
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
72.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
18.4s
Calculated
20.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
206hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
658km409mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length-
4,372mm172in
Width-
1,874mm74in
Height-
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase-
2,669mm105in
Front track-
1,615mm64in
Rear track-
1,596mm63in
Ground clearance-
101mm4in
Trunk volume-
294L
Max trunk volume-
1,157L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSIRenault Megane IV RS 1.8PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane IV RS 1.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI5,400-6,400 rpm1,950-5,300 rpm6,650 rpm
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.86,000 rpm2,400-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSIRenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.4 s
20.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
290 hp
216 kW
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
280 hp
209 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSI has 10 hp more than Renault Megane IV RS 1.8.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Megane IV RS 1.8 and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
390 Nm
288 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
1,460 kg
3,219 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI5.6 s
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.85.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSI and Renault Megane IV RS 1.8: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSI and Renault Megane IV RS 1.8: 0.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
290 hp
216 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
280 hp
209 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
294 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,372 mm
172.1 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.6 s
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
5.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSIRenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
Power
290 hp
216 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
294 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,372 mm
172.1 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
-
658 km
409 mi
Trunk score
-
294 L
10.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSIRenault Megane IV RS 1.8
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Renault Megane IV RS 1.8

  • Has 10 Nm more

Pros

  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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