The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)

€ 37,400
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 24,700
 Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) Renault Mégane TCe 180
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf R is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Renault Mégane TCe 180.
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane TCe 180
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
71.2
80.2
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
104
169.1
165.8 in
Length
169.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Renault Mégane TCe 180
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4087 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.9 %
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)

General

VW Golf R
Renault Mégane TCe 180
1K
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade 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 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
178 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 180

Performance

VW Golf R
Renault Mégane TCe 180
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180

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12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.35 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
17.35 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
484 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
484 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Renault Mégane TCe 180
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft