The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 25,200
€ 36,900
€ 25,200
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
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 Performance OPF.
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 160 GPF
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4054 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.31 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 160 GPF
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
158 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
199 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
18.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
18.89 lb/hp
13.17 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
42 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
42 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
521 mi
Range
493 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
521 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
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
106.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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
