The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 19,300
€ 32,500
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 110 is just 1.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf GTI
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104
169.1
103.4
168
169.1 in
Length
168 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf GTI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3823 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.83 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf GTI
BZ
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
108 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
111 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf GTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
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26.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
26.33 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
34 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
541 mi
Range
493 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
541 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
119.4 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
130.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
