The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 24,200
€ 35,000
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 Performance.
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
56.6
71.4
81
58.3
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
105.1
171.6
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 Performance
2941 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4054 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.74 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
138 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
177 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
127 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
21.31 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
43 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
45 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
531 mi
Range
493 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
531 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
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 140 GPF
104.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
