The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 24,700
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) Renault Mégane TCe 180
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 24,700
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Renault Mégane TCe 180 is just an inch longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf GTE
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
71.2
80.2
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 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 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
169.1 in
Length
168.1 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf GTE
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
437 lb
12.4 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf GTE
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE

Performance

Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf GTE
140 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
22 mpg
city
No data
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
1657 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
145.8 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
999 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft