The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 23,600
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘ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 160 GPF is 3.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf R
56.6
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF (18 - 20)
71.4
81
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.6 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF (18 - 20)
105.1
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
171.6 in
Length
168 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf R
2930 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3999 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.1 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane TCe 160 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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
158 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
192 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf R
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
18.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
18.54 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
43 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
482 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
531 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
134.5 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
104.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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