VW Golf GTI Performance vs Renault Megane RS 275 Trophy R
| Category | Golf GTI Performance | Megane RS 275 |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 230 / 227 | 279 / 275 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 350 / 258 | 361 / 266 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1409 / 3106 | 1307 / 2881 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 163 / 161 | 213 / 210 |
| Average price | €34,000 | €40,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Golf GTI Performance | Megane RS 275 |
|---|---|---|
| Ring Knutstrop (Conf 2) | 1:16.00 | 1:13.80 |
| Sachsenring | 1:44.75 | 1:39.15 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:17.30 | 1:14.00 |
| Winton (National Circuit) | 1:44.90 | 1:40.40 |
| Blyton Park Circuit | 1:10.30 | 1:07.30 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:29.00 | 7:54.36 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Golf GTI Performance | Megane RS 275 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.2 s | 2.0 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.6 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.0 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 9.2 s | 8.6 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 13.5 s | 12.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 23.1 s | 20.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.2 s @ 83.9 mph | 9.7 s @ 88.2 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.4 s | 13.9 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Golf GTI Performance | Megane RS 275 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.6 s | 4.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 5.4 s | 4.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.0 s | 5.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 7.1 s | 6.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 12.0 s | 8.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 16.8 s | 11.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 24.0 s | 14.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 17.3 s | 15.4 s |
General performance
| Category | Golf GTI Performance | Megane RS 275 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 255 kph (158 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.49 g (5 m/s²) | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 69.5 kph (43.2 mph) | 72.0 kph (44.7 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) | 10.4 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 27 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (110 ft) | 33 m (109 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 145 m (477 ft) | 140 m (460 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Golf GTI Performance | Megane RS 275 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 87 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 81 | 100 |
| Overall | 84 | 100 |
Verdict
Megane RS 275 Trophy R is the fastest by considerable margin.
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