The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)

€ 24,200
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
€ 29,600
 VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 24,200
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 slightly. The Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF is 3.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf GTI
56.6
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
71.4
81
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
171.6 in
Length
168 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf GTI
2941 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4054 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.24 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf GTI
RFB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
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
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
138 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf GTI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
21.31 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
43 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
48 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
485 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
531 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
121.2 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
104.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft