The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)
€ 26,100

€ 23,800

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR is 3.7 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 2.1 cm taller than the Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
1492
1799
2027
1471
1808
2037
1799 mm
Width
1808 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2037 mm
1492 mm
Height
1471 mm
2620
4258
2641
4295
4258 mm
Length
4295 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2641 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1353 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1829 kg

Weight Difference:
22 kg
1.6 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
AU
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 bhp
138 bhp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
195 NM
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
250 NM
195 NM
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
123 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
▶ REPLAY
12.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
12.17 kg/bhp
9.8 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
71 mpg
37 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
64 mpg
city
28 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
777 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
490 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
144 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
144 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
476 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
405 L








1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1162 L