Car comparison

Renault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8vsVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 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 (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

GTI TCR 2.0 TSI

290 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2019-2019

Comparison overview

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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
  • Best power-to-weight
    211 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
Power
300hp224kW
290hp216kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,419kg3,128lb
1,410kg3,109lb
Gross weight
1,899kg4,187lb
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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
63.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
18.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
211hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
206hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
610km379mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,372mm172in
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Width
1,874mm74in
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Height
1,445mm57in
-
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
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Front track
1,615mm64in
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Rear track
1,596mm63in
-
Ground clearance
101mm4in
-
Trunk volume
294L
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Max trunk volume
1,157L
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Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
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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 (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Renault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI5,400-6,400 rpm1,950-5,300 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
18.4 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
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
9.1 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
174 km/h
108 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
290 hp
216 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSI and Renault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8: 10 hp (7 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
380 Nm
280 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
1,410 kg
3,109 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI5.6 s

Although Renault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8 has more power, Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 Trophy 1.8: 0.1 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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 Trophy 1.8: 1.5 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

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 (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

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 (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-

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 (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

Renault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.6 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 (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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
290 hp
216 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.6 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
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
Range score
610 km
379 mi
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Trunk score
294 L
10.4 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 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
VehicleRenault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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