The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 29,700
€ 39,300
€ 29,700
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 205 is 5.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
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 205
VW Golf R
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4242 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.8 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
202 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
207 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Golf R
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
16.01 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
39 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
48 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
518 mi
Range
444 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
518 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
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).
159.2 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
113.6 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 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
