The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)

€ 24,700
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) Renault Mégane TCe 180
€ 29,600
 VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 24,700
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Renault Mégane TCe 180 is just 1.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf GTI
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
71.2
80.2
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (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 180 (12 - 12)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
169.1 in
Length
168 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf GTI
3089 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.56 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane TCe 180
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane TCe 180
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf GTI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
17.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
17.35 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
40 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
485 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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 180
145.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
999 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft