The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 39,300
€ 29,700
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 5.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205.
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
57.5
70.3
80.6
56.6
71.4
81
70.3 in
Width
71.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
57.5 in
Height
56.6 in
101.5
165.8
105.1
171.6
165.8 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4242 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.8 %
General
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
1K
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
202 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Performance
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
39 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
35 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
444 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
518 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
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).
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).
113.6 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
