The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 25,200
€ 44,100
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100
ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Renault Mégane TCe 160 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 160 GPF
VW Golf R
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4054 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
333 lb
10.04 %
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-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
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
158 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf R
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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18.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
18.89 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
42 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
47 mpg
highway
40 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
521 mi
Range
495 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
521 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
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).
130.7 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
106.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 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
