The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

€ 23,800
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
€ 32,800
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 23,800
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

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 Performance.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf GTI Performance
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)
71.2
80.2
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 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
58.3 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
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 Performance
2983 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4032 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.49 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf GTI Performance
121 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.62 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
31 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
485 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
490 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft