The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)
€ 26,800
€ 42,100
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane dCi 160 is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf R
57.9
71.2
80.2
57.7
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.7 in
104
169.1
103.4
167.8
169.1 in
Length
167.8 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf R
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.28 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf R
BZ
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf R
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
20.43 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
41 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
654 mi
Range
438 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
147.7 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
