The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
€ 16,000
€ 36,900
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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. The Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 is just an inch longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf GTE
57.9
71.2
80.2
58
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58 in
104
169.1
103.4
168.1
169.1 in
Length
168.1 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf GTE
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
703 lb
19.94 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf GTE
BZ
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf GTE
118 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
26 mpg
city
No data
43 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
548 mi
Range
1657 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
