The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 16,800
€ 27,500
€ 16,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 is 3.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104
169.1
101.5
165.3
169.1 in
Length
165.3 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
3885 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.66 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BZ
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
108 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
111 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
26.33 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
34 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
43 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
633 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
541 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
111 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
130.7 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
