The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205 EDC (16 - 18)

€ 23,000
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 29,700
 Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205 EDC (16 - 18) Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 205.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
56.6
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205 EDC (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205 EDC (16 - 18)
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 205
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4242 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.46 %
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205 EDC (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
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 205
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
202 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
119 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205

▶ REPLAY
28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
28.01 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
39 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
34 mpg
city
30 mpg
53 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
518 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
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).
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft