The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 19,700
 Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13) Renault Mégane dCi 90
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700

ⓘ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 dCi 90.
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane dCi 90
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13)
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 DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13)
104
169.1
165.8 in
Length
169.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Renault Mégane dCi 90
3397 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3885 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
553 lb
16.28 %
Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13)

General

VW Golf R
Renault Mégane dCi 90
1K
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
89 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 90

Performance

VW Golf R
Renault Mégane dCi 90
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 90

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.96 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
31.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
59 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 90
21 mpg
city
49 mpg
35 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
932 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
932 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Environmental Impact
159.2 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
159.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Renault Mégane dCi 90
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft