The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 23,800
€ 27,900
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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
2983 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4032 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.96 %
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
6-speed manual 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 gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
158 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.62 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
31 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
490 mi
Range
503 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
490 mi
503 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
128.7 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
