The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 19,300
€ 32,800
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 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 110
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 110
VW Golf GTI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3823 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.17 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
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
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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
108 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
111 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf GTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
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26.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
26.33 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
34 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
43 mpg
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
428 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
541 mi
428 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).
151.6 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
130.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
