The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

€ 19,500
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 (12 - 13) Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
VW Golf R
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 (12 - 13)
71.2
80.2
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 (12 - 13)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
169.1 in
Length
165.8 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
VW Golf R
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
3926 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
575 lb
16.93 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
VW Golf R
BZ
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
113 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
140 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
140 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
VW Golf R
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
24.97 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
44 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
37 mpg
city
21 mpg
51 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
703 mi
Range
444 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
703 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
159.2 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
100.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft