The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
€ 29,700
€ 26,500
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 205 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 205
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 205
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4242 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.46 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
RFB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
202 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
16.01 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
39 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
518 mi
Range
678 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
518 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
113.1 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
113.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
