The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)

€ 23,000
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 26,800
 Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) Renault Mégane dCi 160
€ 23,000
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 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 dCi 160.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
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 dCi 160
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4228 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.29 %
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
1K
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 160

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
119 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 160

▶ REPLAY
28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
28.01 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
41 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
53 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
654 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
654 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft