The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140 EDC (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 23,300
€ 27,500
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 TCe 140 is 6.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
56.6
71.4
81
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.4 in
Width
70.3 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.6 in
Height
58.3 in
105.1
171.6
101.5
165.3
171.6 in
Length
165.3 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2983 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4052 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.15 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
RFB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
138 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
21.62 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
45 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
52 mpg
highway
52 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
562 mi
Range
633 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
562 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
111 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
98.5 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
