The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
€ 16,000
€ 30,900
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 GTI.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf GTI
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 GTI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.64 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf GTI
BZ
Generation
1K
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 manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf GTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
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28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
43 mpg
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
548 mi
Range
422 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
422 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
153.5 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
