The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 130 EDC (14 - 15)
€ 45,300
€ 25,000
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf R is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Renault Mégane TCe 130.
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane TCe 130
57.7
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
57.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.4
167.8
104
169.1
167.8 in
Length
169.1 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane TCe 130
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3940 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.95 %
General
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane TCe 130
AU
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
130 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Performance
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane TCe 130
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.71 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
21.71 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
36 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
475 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Golf R
475 mi
665 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf R
136.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane TCe 130
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
