The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)
€ 26,500
€ 23,800
€ 26,500
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 slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.9
71.2
80.2
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.3
104
169.1
165.3 in
Length
169.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
3250 lb
Curb Weight
2983 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4032 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.22 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
1K
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
128 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.62 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
21.62 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
32 mpg
city
23 mpg
52 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
678 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
490 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
144 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
