The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)
€ 23,800
€ 34,900
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Clubsport.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
2983 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4032 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.62 %
General
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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 manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
261 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.61 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.62 lb/hp
11.61 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
31 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
490 mi
Range
444 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
490 mi
444 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Environmental Impact
144 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).
132.6 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
