The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
€ 16,000
€ 31,400
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Golf GTD.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf GTD
57.9
71.2
80.2
57.8
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
57.8 in
104
169.1
101.5
165.9
169.1 in
Length
165.9 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf GTD
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
322 lb
10.24 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf GTD
BZ
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf GTD
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
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28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTD
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
548 mi
Range
633 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
633 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
111 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
