The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 130 (12 - 13)
€ 42,100
€ 20,400
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 130.
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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 130
3269 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3926 lb
Weight Difference:
448 lb
13.7 %
General
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane TCe 130
AU
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Performance
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane TCe 130
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
37 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
36 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
438 mi
Range
592 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
592 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane TCe 130
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
