The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 23,800

€ 25,400

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 is 1.1 cm longer, 1.9 cm wider and 2 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1471
1808
2037
1491
1789
2073
1808 mm
Width
1789 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1471 mm
Height
1491 mm
2641
4295
2619
4284
4295 mm
Length
4284 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1353 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1829 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg

Weight Difference:
27 kg
1.96 %

General
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BZ
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
138 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
195 NM
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1600 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
195 NM
300 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
9.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.21 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
9.8 kg/bhp
12.21 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
81 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
37 mpg
81 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
28 mpg
city
69 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
88 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
490 mi
Range
799 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
490 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
71.9 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
476 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
381 L








1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L