The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 25,200
€ 31,000
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56.6
71.4
81
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.6 in
Height
58.7 in
105.1
171.6
103.1
167.6
171.6 in
Length
167.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4054 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.31 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
RFB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
158 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
199 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
127 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
18.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
18.89 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
42 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
36 mpg
city
45 mpg
47 mpg
highway
60 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
521 mi
Range
706 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
521 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
90.4 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
106.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
