The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 42,400
€ 29,700
€ 42,400
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 3.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205.
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
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 205
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4242 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.88 %
General
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
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 205
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
202 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Golf R
280 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
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
39 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
39 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
518 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
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).
113.6 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
