The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 16,000
€ 39,300
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf R
57.9
71.2
80.2
57.5
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
57.5 in
104
169.1
101.5
165.8
169.1 in
Length
165.8 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf R
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
575 lb
16.93 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf R
BZ
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf R
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
43 mpg
highway
35 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
548 mi
Range
444 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
128.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
159.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
