The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 23,800
€ 32,600
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104
169.1
103.1
167.6
169.1 in
Length
167.6 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2983 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4032 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
11.85 %
General
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BZ
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
121 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.62 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
31 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
23 mpg
city
42 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
490 mi
Range
684 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
490 mi
684 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).
102.8 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
