The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (16 - 18)
€ 42,100
€ 23,400
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 R is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130.
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
57.7
70.8
79.8
56.6
71.4
81
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
57.7 in
Height
56.6 in
103.4
167.8
105.1
171.6
167.8 in
Length
171.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.06 %
General
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
AU
Generation
RFB
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*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
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Performance
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.99 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
23.99 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
59 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
24 mpg
city
50 mpg
36 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
438 mi
Range
730 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
730 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
