The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..)

€ 27,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 40,300
 Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.2
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..)
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
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4220 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.98 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..)

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
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
296 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 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
129 mph
Maximum Speed
161 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.31 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 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
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
33 mpg
city
25 mpg
52 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
403 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
403 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
229 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
1175 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