The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 20,900
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12) Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 20,900
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 2.0 16V 140 is just an inch longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf GTE
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
71.2
80.2
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
169.1 in
Length
168.1 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf GTE
2989 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
536 lb
15.2 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE

Performance

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf GTE
121 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

▶ REPLAY
21.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.66 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
32 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
24 mpg
city
No data
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
504 mi
Range
1657 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
504 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
28.5 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
140.2 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 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