Volkswagen Golf R (2013 – 2017) vs Renault Megane Coupe (2014 – 2017): specs compared
The Volkswagen Golf R is the more powerful of the two, with up to 300 hp against 275 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 5.8 s. The Renault Megane Coupe has the higher top speed: 254 km/h against 249 km/h. The Volkswagen Golf R uses less fuel, from 6.9 L/100 km against 7.5 L/100 km.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf R
2013 – 2017
|
Renault
Megane Coupe
2014 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2017 | 2014 – 2017 |
| Body style | — | Coupé |
| Variants | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 200 – 300 hp | 265 – 275 hp |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 361 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 – 5.1 s | 5.8 – 6.0 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 254 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.9 – 7.1 L/100 km | 7.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,265 – 4,275 mm | 4,298 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,847 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,629 – 2,631 mm | 2,639 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,361 – 1,495 kg | 1,354 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.