The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180 GT (10 - 14) vs. VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
€ 32,000
€ 35,100
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180 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 TCe 180
VW Golf Convertible GTI
56.1
71.3
79.1
55.7
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
102.7
176.6
101.5
167.6
176.6 in
Length
167.6 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
VW Golf Convertible GTI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4246 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.71 %
General
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Z
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TCe 180
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
178 hp
207 hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Performance
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
VW Golf Convertible GTI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible GTI
▶ REPLAY
20 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
20 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
29 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Convertible GTI
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
37 mpg
highway
38 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
460 mi
Range
444 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
460 mi
444 mi
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
153.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
VW Golf Convertible GTI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
686 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
