The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160 (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 26,300
€ 39,300
€ 26,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160 is 5.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Golf R
56.6
71.4
81
57.5
70.3
80.6
71.4 in
Width
70.3 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.6 in
Height
57.5 in
105.1
171.6
101.5
165.8
171.6 in
Length
165.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Golf R
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4138 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
322 lb
9.48 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Golf R
RFB
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 160
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
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
161 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
192 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
192 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Golf R
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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19.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
19.1 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
45 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
53 mpg
highway
35 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
562 mi
Range
444 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
562 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
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).
159.2 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
98.5 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1063 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
