The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)

€ 24,700
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) Renault Mégane TCe 180
€ 41,200
 VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Renault Mégane TCe 180 is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf R
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
71.2
80.2
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
169.1 in
Length
167.8 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf R
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.54 %
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)

General

Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf R
BZ
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 manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane TCe 180
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf R
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
17.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
17.35 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
40 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
438 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
147.7 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
145.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
999 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft