The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 20,900
€ 28,200
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 is 2.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
57.9
71.2
80.2
64.8
69.9
76.6
71.2 in
Width
69.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.9 in
Height
64.8 in
104
169.1
101.5
166.2
169.1 in
Length
166.2 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
2989 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
7.06 %
General
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BZ
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
120 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.81 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.66 lb/hp
26.81 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
32 mpg
36 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
504 mi
Range
526 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
504 mi
526 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
123.1 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
140.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1171 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
