The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 130 (09 - 12)
€ 33,000
€ 20,000
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 VW Golf GTI Performance is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Renault Mégane TCe 130.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 130
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.9
71.2
80.2
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
103.4
168
104
169.1
168 in
Length
169.1 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 130
3058 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3845 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.72 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 130
AU
Generation
BZ
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
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 130
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
36 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
478 mi
Range
574 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
574 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 130
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
