The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165 EDC (18 - 18)
€ 27,500
€ 27,800
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 ENERGY TCe 165.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
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 ENERGY TCe 165
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4147 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
1K
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
163 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
129 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.87 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
18.87 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
39 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
33 mpg
city
30 mpg
52 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
633 mi
Range
487 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
487 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
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).
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
113.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
