The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane TCe 190 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)

€ 24,700
Renault Mégane TCe 190 (12 - 13) Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
€ 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 190 Start & Stop 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 190 Start & Stop
VW Golf R
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 190 (12 - 13)
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 190 (12 - 13)
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 190 Start & Stop
VW Golf R
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Renault Mégane TCe 190 (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.54 %
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)

General

Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
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 190 Start & Stop
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
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
187 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
VW Golf R
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
16.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
16.52 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
34 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
42 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
533 mi
Range
438 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
533 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
132.6 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 190 Start & Stop
132.6 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
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