The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13)
€ 42,400
€ 16,000
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Golf R is 1.1 inches shorter and 0.4 inches narrower.
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
57.9
70.8
79.8
57.9
71.2
80.2
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
103.4
168
104
169.1
168 in
Length
169.1 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3796 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.38 %
General
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
AU
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.6 16V 100
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
99 hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Performance
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
35 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
482 mi
Range
548 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
548 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
