The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 23,600
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 23,600
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

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF is 3.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf GTI
56.6
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF (18 - 20)
71.4
81
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (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 160 GPF (18 - 20)
105.1
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
171.6 in
Length
168 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf GTI
2930 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3999 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.98 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane TCe 160 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane TCe 160 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
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
158 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
192 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf GTI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
18.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
18.54 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
43 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
493 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
531 mi
493 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).
119.4 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
104.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft