The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 220 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
€ 26,000

€ 31,700

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 220 Start & Stop is just 1.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.3
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
104
169.1
103.4
168
169.1 in
Length
168 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.36 %

General
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 220 Start & Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
217 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
251 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
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14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
14.24 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
32 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
39 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
511 mi
Range
485 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
511 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
138.2 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 220 Start & Stop
138.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
999 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft