The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 20,000

€ 29,600

€ 20,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 is 5.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
VW Golf GTI
56.6
71.4
81
57.8
70.3
80.6
71.4 in
Width
70.3 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.6 in
Height
57.8 in
105.1
171.6
101.5
165.9
171.6 in
Length
165.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
VW Golf GTI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3977 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.46 %

General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
VW Golf GTI
RFB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
113 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
162 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
162 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
VW Golf GTI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
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24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
24.97 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
44 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
52 mpg
highway
40 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
462 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
551 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
100.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft