The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF EDC (20 - ..)
€ 42,100
€ 31,600
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 TCe 160 GPF.
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
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 TCe 160 GPF
3269 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4054 lb
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.69 %
General
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
AU
Generation
RFB
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
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
1.3 L / 64 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Performance
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
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10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.89 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
18.89 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
44 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
36 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
438 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
541 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
