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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSIvsRenault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

R 2.0 TSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2019-2019
VS

Renault Megane IV

RS Trophy 1.8

300 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    210 hp/t
    156 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    764 km
    475 mi
  • Largest trunk
    343 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSIRenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8
Power
300hp224kW
300hp224kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,443kg3,181lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,923kg4,239lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
259 km/h
161 mph
To 99% top speed
53.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
68.8s99% target: 256 km/h / 159 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
15.5s
Calculated
19.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
210hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
764km475mi
Calculated
649km403mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,263mm168in
4,372mm172in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,874mm74in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,626mm103in
2,669mm105in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,615mm64in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,596mm63in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
101mm4in
Trunk volume
343L
294L
Max trunk volume
1,233L
1,157L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

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

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSIRenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.5 s
19.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
259 km/h
161 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Torque comparison

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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
RenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8
1,443 kg
3,181 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 (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
RenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8
259 km/h
161 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI4.7 s
RenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.85.7 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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: 0.5 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
RenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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
RenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8
300 hp
224 kW
5.7 s
259 km/h
161 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 (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
RenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 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 (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
RenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
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
RenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.7 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
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
RenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSIRenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8
Power
300 hp
224 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,443 kg
3,181 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
764 km
475 mi
649 km
403 mi
Trunk score
343 L
12.1 cu ft
294 L
10.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
208 hp/t
155 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSIRenault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 13 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 115 km (71 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 49 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Renault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8

  • Has 20 Nm more

Pros

  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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