The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)
€ 27,500
€ 23,800
€ 27,500
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
3080 lb
Curb Weight
2983 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4032 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.15 %
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
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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)
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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
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 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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22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.62 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 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
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
52 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
633 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
490 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Environmental Impact
111 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
111 kWh
144 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 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
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
