The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 23,800
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
€ 29,600
 VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 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 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf GTI
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)
71.2
80.2
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
169.1 in
Length
165.9 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf GTI
2983 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4032 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.3 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

General

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

Engine

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf GTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
31 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
462 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
490 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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