The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF (18 - 20)
€ 26,500

€ 23,600

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 6.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.6
71.4
81
70.3 in
Width
71.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.3 in
Height
56.6 in
101.5
165.3
105.1
171.6
165.3 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
3250 lb
Curb Weight
2930 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3999 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.85 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
1K
Generation
RFB
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
128 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.54 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
18.54 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
43 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
52 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
678 mi
Range
531 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
531 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft







34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft