The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 130 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 20,400
€ 39,300
€ 20,400
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 TCe 130 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 TCe 130
VW Golf R
57.9
71.2
80.2
57.5
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
104
169.1
101.5
165.8
169.1 in
Length
165.8 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf R
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
3926 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
575 lb
16.93 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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 TCe 130
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
128 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
140 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf R
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
22.05 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
37 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
46 mpg
highway
35 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
592 mi
Range
444 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
592 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
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 TCe 130
119.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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
