The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
€ 19,800

€ 36,900

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop is just an inch longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf GTE
57.9
71.2
80.2
58
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 in
104
169.1
103.4
168.1
169.1 in
Length
168.1 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf GTE
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
3940 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
703 lb
19.94 %

General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf GTE
BZ
Generation
AU
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 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
130 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
151 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf GTE
118 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
21.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
21.71 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
44 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
35 mpg
city
No data
51 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
690 mi
Range
1657 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
690 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
28.5 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
102.4 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft








32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft