The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 20,900
€ 31,800
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
2989 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
403 lb
11.88 %
General
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
BZ
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
138 hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.59 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.66 lb/hp
24.59 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
32 mpg
41 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
504 mi
Range
589 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
504 mi
589 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
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).
119.3 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
140.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
