The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) vs. Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85 (Ethanol) (09 - 10)
€ 41,200
€ 19,100
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf R is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85.
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
57.7
70.8
79.8
57.9
71.2
80.2
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.4
167.8
104
169.1
167.8 in
Length
169.1 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
3269 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3823 lb
Weight Difference:
425 lb
13 %
General
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
AU
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
108 hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Performance
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.33 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
26.33 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
26 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
24 mpg
city
19 mpg
36 mpg
highway
32 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
438 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
414 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
285.2 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
285.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
