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Renault Megane RS Trophy versus Volkswagen Golf R

New Renault Megane RS Trophy King was recently told hot hatch market with front-wheel drive, but how do the French model in front of a challenge sent by the hot hatch in Wolfsburg, the impressive Volkwsagen Golf R? True, we are dealing with two different philosophies, but the price like they throw in a direct and merciless fight.

Exterior Design:

Since its launch, the new Renault Megane Coupe has attracted all the attention on him by an original design, the eye and, last but not least, on some sports on the one hand elegant. Regarding the sixth generation of the Volkswagen Golf, things are quite different, changes are kept to a minimum - compared with the previous generation, the fifth in number.

How to see the versions, but both their top models? In short, better than ever. For example, performance Renault Megane RS Trophy comes with an extremely aggressive aerodynamic kit, consisting of items such as front bumper with huge air intakes, LED and black accents, side skirts and redesigned rear bumper with diffuser included, plus centrally-mounted exhaust. Moreover, the ceiling was finished in black, spoiler for not missing it, and the final grade is on the wing extensions, 19-inch wheels hiding.

If we look closely at the impressive Volkswagen Golf R, we can easily see that they enjoy the same recipe. Specifically, compared with the serial version, the R Golf enjoys a new-and-attractive body kit that brings with it changes immediately visible, and front bumper with air intakes and huge LED slightly redesigned side skirts and, last but not least, the same rear spoiler with center-mounted exhaust diffuser included. Roof spoiler is missing or not in this case, the same final note on extensions being hidden wheels for wings, this time on 18 inches.

Therefore, both hot hatch's enjoys a very aggressive look that will always stand out. Since its first appearance.

Interior Design:

Unfortunately, France's Renault and not have given us pictures of his new creations inside, but the press release shows that RS Megane Trophy is attended by Recaro sport seats, namely a system that records and displays in real time various information of the car. If you look at the Volkswagen Golf R, we see that the German hot hatch features sport seats. In addition, if it comes to interior space, R the scores in this chapter are available in a five-door version. But back to the three-door variants, taller passengers of the French model could have problems due to aggressive roof line.

Technical Data:

Both Renault Megane RS Trophy, and Volkswagen Golf R are delivered to customers with a turbocharged, two-liter that develops similar values. More specifically, the French model boasts 265 hp and 360 Nm, while the German hot hatch features 270 hp and 350 Nm.

Important to note: Volkswagen Golf R comes standard with four-wheel drive system and six-speed manual transmission, acceleration from 0-100 km / h achieved thus in 5.7 seconds. Also, distance 0-1000 meters is covered in just 25.4 seconds while top speed is limited to 250 km / h. For the more demanding nature, the German manufacturer offers the DSG - optional equipment available, which lowers the acceleration from 0-100 km / h in 5.5 seconds.

Returning to the Renault Megane RS Trophy, recently told the French model was hot hatch king-sized front-wheel drive, reunsind go through a round at the Nurburgring in just eight minutes, seven seconds and 97 hundredths. But that's not all. This remarkable performance is joined by a period of only six seconds to reach the top 100 km / h, while the distance 0-1000 meters is covered, as well as in the case of Volkswagen Golf R in just 25.4 seconds. In terms of speed, the French model can accelerate to 254 km / h.

Although the two models have different philosophies, similar price to throw in a direct and merciless fight. Specifically, Renault Megane RS announced that the new Trophy will be in France a starting price of 35,500 euros, while the Volkswagen Golf R starts in the same country, from 37,050 euros. And though the last seems to have an advantage in individual four-wheel drive system, let's not forget however that the first will be built in only 500 copies. So they said, which is your favorite?

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