Renault Megane RS vs Volkswagen Golf Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Sporty looks Sportier performance Great on space Read More	Premium design and build quality Punchy engine performance  Read More
Things we don't like	Stiff ride quality Read More	Stiff ride quality Limited shoulder room at the back Read More

Dimensions & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50 L	50 L
Front Tread	1631 mm	--
Rear Tread	1609 mm	--
Length	4364 mm	4258 mm
Width	2058 mm	1799 mm
Height	1447 mm	1452 mm
Wheel Base	2672 mm	2620 mm
Turning Radius	5.15 m	--
No Of Doors	5	5
Seating Capacity	5 Seats	5 Seats

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Engine Details

Engine	1.8L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve	1.4 L TSI Turbocharged 4 Cylinder 16 Valve
Fuel Supply System	Direct Injection	Direct Injection
No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Bore X Stroke	79.7 x 90.1 mm	--
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC

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Performance

Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	1798 cc	1395 cc
Power	296 hp	148 hp
Torque	420 Nm	250 Nm
Acceleration	5.7 s	--
Top Speed	255 kmph	--
Fuel Consumption	8.3	--
RPM At Max Power	6000 RPM	--
RPM At Max Torque	3200 RPM	--

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Steering

Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Type	Electric Power	Electric Power
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Discs	Discs
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Multi Link

Transmission

Transmission Type	Dual Clutch	Dual Clutch
Gear Box	6-Speed	7-Speed
Drive Type	AWD	FWD
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	Yes	No

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size	19 Inch	16 Inch
Tyre Size	245/35 R19	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	--	R16

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Safety

Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	--
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbags	Yes	--
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	Yes	--
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	--
Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Rear Parking Sensors	Yes	--
Rear Camera	Yes	No
Hill-Start Assist Control	Yes	--
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Electric Parking Brake	Yes	--
Speed Sensing Door Locks	Yes	--
Advance Safety Feature	--	Hill Start Assist Hill Start Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitor	--	No

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Security

Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	--
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Dual Zone Dual Zone	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Front & Rear Front & Rear	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	No
Central Console Armrest	Yes	--
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Front & Rear	Yes
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	No
Cruise Control	Yes	No
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	No
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size	7 Inch 7 Inch	--
Apple Carplay/Android Auto	Yes	--
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	Yes	No
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	No	Yes
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
CD Player	--	Yes
Voice Control	--	Yes
Additional Features	--	8'' Touchscreen Composition Media with MirrorLink, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto 8'' Touchscreen Composition Media with MirrorLink, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto

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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Seat Lumbar Support	Yes	--
Heated Seats - Rear	No	No
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	Leather Leather	No
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	--
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	--	No
Heated Seats - Front	--	No
Fabric Upholstery	--	Yes

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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	LED LED	Halogen Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	LED LED	--
Taillight Type	LED LED	--
Fog Lights Front	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	--	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	--	Yes
Fog Lights Rear	--	Yes
Roof Carrier	--	No
Roof Rail	--	No
Sun Roof	--	No
Chrome Grille	--	No
Additional Features	--	8'' Touchscreen Composition Media with MirrorLink, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto 8'' Touchscreen Composition Media with MirrorLink, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto

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Miscellaneous

Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	--
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--

Interior

Adjustable Headrest	Front & Rear Front & Rear	--
Sun Visors	Yes	--