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Renault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8vsVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI

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

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Renault Megane IV

RS Trophy 1.8

300 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

R 2.0 TSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2019-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Renault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8

  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,419 kg
    3,128 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    211 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    764 km
    475 mi
  • Largest trunk
    343 L
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
300hp224kW
300hp224kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,419kg3,128lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
1,899kg4,187lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.4s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
53.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
211hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
210hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
610km379mi
Calculated
764km475mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,372mm172in
4,263mm168in
Width
1,874mm74in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
2,626mm103in
Front track
1,615mm64in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,596mm63in
1,521mm60in
Ground clearance
101mm4in
128mm5in
Trunk volume
294L
343L
Max trunk volume
1,157L
1,233L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Renault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Renault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.86,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI5,300-6,500 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
15.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8
300 hp
224 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8
1,419 kg
3,128 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
1,430 kg
3,153 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
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
RenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.85.7 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI4.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI and Renault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI and Renault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8: 1.0 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
RenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8
610 km
379 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
764 km
475 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8
300 hp
224 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
4.7 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
RenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,263 mm
167.8 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 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
RenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 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
RenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
5.7 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
4.7 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
RenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,419 kg
3,128 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,263 mm
167.8 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
610 km
379 mi
764 km
475 mi
Trunk score
294 L
10.4 cu ft
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8

  • Is 11 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI

  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 154 km (96 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 49 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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