The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160 EDC (18 - 18)
€ 39,400

€ 28,200

€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 TCR OPF is 3.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160.
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
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 TCR OPF
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4202 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.02 %

General
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
AU
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 TCR OPF
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
161 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Performance
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
▶ REPLAY
10.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.7 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
10.87 lb/hp
19.7 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
45 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
41 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
464 mi
Range
562 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
562 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Environmental Impact
127 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
98.5 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft







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