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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.9
71.2
80.2
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
167.6
104
169.1
167.6 in
Length
169.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2983 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4032 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.62 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
AU
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
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
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.62 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.82 lb/hp
21.62 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
53 mpg
city
23 mpg
62 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
