The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF EDC (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 26,500

€ 45,300

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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 TCe 140 GPF is 3.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf R
56.6
71.4
81
57.7
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.6 in
Height
57.7 in
105.1
171.6
103.4
167.8
171.6 in
Length
167.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf R
2941 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4054 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
377 lb
11.36 %

General
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf R
RFB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
138 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf R
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
21.31 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
44 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
36 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
475 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
541 mi
475 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
136.5 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
102.4 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft