The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
€ 39,300
€ 25,200
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 TCe 160 GPF.
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
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 TCe 160 GPF
3397 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4054 lb
Weight Difference:
412 lb
12.13 %
General
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
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 TCe 160 GPF
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
1.3 L / 64 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf R
258 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
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 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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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.89 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
18.89 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
35 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
444 mi
Range
521 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
521 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
