The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane TCe 130 EDC (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 25,000
Renault Mégane TCe 130 EDC (14 - 15) Renault Mégane TCe 130
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 TCe 130 is just 1.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf GTI
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 130 EDC (14 - 15)
71.2
80.2
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 130 EDC (14 - 15)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
169.1 in
Length
168 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf GTI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3940 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Renault Mégane TCe 130 EDC (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.56 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf GTI
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
130 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
151 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf GTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 130

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
21.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
21.71 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
42 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
52 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
493 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
665 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
119.4 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
106.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft