The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140 EDC (18 - 18)
€ 42,400
€ 23,300
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 3.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140.
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
57.9
70.8
79.8
56.6
71.4
81
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
57.9 in
Height
56.6 in
103.4
168
105.1
171.6
168 in
Length
171.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2983 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4052 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.5 %
General
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
AU
Generation
RFB
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
Performance
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
155 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.62 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
21.62 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
45 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
482 mi
Range
562 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
562 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
