The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20)
€ 21,800

€ 41,100

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 6.5 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.2
73.8
81
70.3 in
Width
73.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.3 in
Height
56.2 in
101.5
165.3
105.1
171.8
165.3 in
Length
171.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
2956 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4220 lb

Weight Difference:
390 lb
11.65 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
1K
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
296 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
▶ REPLAY
27.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.31 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
27.37 lb/hp
11.31 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
64 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
403 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
403 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft







37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft