The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
€ 35,000
€ 25,200
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf GTI Performance is 3.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
58.3
70.8
79.8
56.6
71.4
81
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.3 in
Height
56.6 in
103.4
168
105.1
171.6
168 in
Length
171.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4054 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.3 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
AU
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
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
1.3 L / 64 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
154 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
18.89 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
45 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
493 mi
Range
521 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
521 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
