The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
€ 32,200
€ 26,800
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is 0.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Renault Mégane dCi 160.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Renault Mégane dCi 160
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.9
71.2
80.2
70.4 in
Width
71.2 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
168.7
104
169.1
168.7 in
Length
169.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Renault Mégane dCi 160
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4228 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Renault Mégane dCi 160
CD
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DSR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
266 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Renault Mégane dCi 160
139 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.82 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
41 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
53 mpg
city
33 mpg
71 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
839 mi
Range
654 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
654 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Renault Mégane dCi 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
