The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 24,700

€ 33,700

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 2.7 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 1 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf GTI Performance
1471
1808
2037
1481
1799
2027
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1471 mm
Height
1481 mm
2641
4295
2626
4268
4295 mm
Length
4268 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf GTI Performance
1401 kg
Kerb Weight
1402 kg
1854 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
1 kg
0.07 %

General
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf GTI Performance
BZ
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
300 NM
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
300 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf GTI Performance
140 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
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7.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.18 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
7.87 kg/bhp
6.18 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
37 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
484 mi
Range
485 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
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 Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
178 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
453 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
380 L








1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L