The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 220 (14 - 15)
€ 44,400

€ 26,000

€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 TCe 220 Start & Stop.
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
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 TCe 220 Start & Stop
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4087 lb

Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.9 %

General
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
AU
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
217 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
Performance
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
29 mpg
city
25 mpg
36 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
482 mi
Range
511 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
511 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft









34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft