The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)

€ 23,800
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
€ 33,600
 VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

ⓘ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 GTD.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf GTD
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)
71.2
80.2
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD 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 GTD 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 GTD
2983 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4032 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.02 %
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf GTD
BZ
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf GTD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.62 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
31 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
690 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
490 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
92.5 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft