The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 24,700
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) Renault Mégane TCe 180
€ 36,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

ⓘ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 Performance OPF.
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
71.2
80.2
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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 Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
169.1 in
Length
168 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.69 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane TCe 180
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
40 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
493 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
145.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
999 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft