The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 130 EDC (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 25,000
€ 21,800
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 TCe 130 is 3.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104
169.1
101.5
165.3
169.1 in
Length
165.3 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
3940 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.53 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BZ
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
130 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
151 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.37 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
21.71 lb/hp
27.37 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
42 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
52 mpg
highway
64 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
665 mi
Range
759 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
665 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
92.5 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
106.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
