The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160 GT (10 - 14) vs. VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)

€ 34,100
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160 GT (10 - 14) Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
€ 37,100
 VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible GTI
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Golf Convertible GTI.
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
VW Golf Convertible GTI
56.1
Blueprint Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160 GT (10 - 14)
71.3
79.1
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
71.3 in
Width
70.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
56.1 in
Height
55.7 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160 GT (10 - 14)
102.7
176.6
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
101.5
167.6
176.6 in
Length
167.6 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
VW Golf Convertible GTI
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4389 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160 GT (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.47 %
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Z
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
158 hp
217 hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible GTI

Performance

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
VW Golf Convertible GTI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible GTI

▶ REPLAY
23.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.29 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
23.72 lb/hp
15.29 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
35 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Convertible GTI
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
42 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
526 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
557 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
123.1 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
137.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
VW Golf Convertible GTI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
642 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data