The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 23,400

€ 23,000

€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 is 16 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 4.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1438
1814
2058
1480
1786
2048
1814 mm
Width
1786 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1438 mm
Height
1480 mm
2669
4359
2578
4199
4359 mm
Length
4199 mm
2669 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1393 kg
Kerb Weight
1372 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg

Weight Difference:
21 kg
1.51 %

General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
RFB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
128 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
320 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.7 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
10.88 kg/bhp
12.7 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
71 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
60 mpg
city
41 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
47 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
730 mi
Range
645 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
730 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
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 ENERGY dCi 130
82.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
538 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L