The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (14 - 15)

€ 42,100
VW Golf R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 23,500
 Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (14 - 15) Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop.
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (14 - 15)
104
169.1
167.8 in
Length
169.1 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4098 lb
VW Golf R (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.93 %
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf R
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
AU
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop

Performance

VW Golf R
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop

▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.02 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
24.02 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
59 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
24 mpg
city
49 mpg
36 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
932 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
932 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft