The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 20,900
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12) Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 2.0 16V 140 is 3.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
71.2
80.2
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169.1 in
Length
165.3 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2989 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.92 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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
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 Golf 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 Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.66 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
32 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
35 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
504 mi
Range
645 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
504 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 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).
109.1 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
140.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
941 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