The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140 CVT (10 - 14)

€ 37,100
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible GTI
€ 28,600
 Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140 CVT (10 - 14) Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf Convertible GTI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140.
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
56.1
Blueprint Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140 CVT (10 - 14)
71.3
79.1
70.2 in
Width
71.3 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.7 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
101.5
167.6
Blueprint Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140 CVT (10 - 14)
102.7
176.6
167.6 in
Length
176.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Convertible GTI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4198 lb
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140 CVT (10 - 14)

General

VW Golf Convertible GTI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
1K
Generation
Z
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Golf Convertible GTI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible GTI
217 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf Convertible GTI
258 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140

Performance

VW Golf Convertible GTI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
147 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible GTI

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140

▶ REPLAY
15.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI
15.29 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible GTI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf Convertible GTI
36 mpg
29 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
43 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
466 mi
VW Golf Convertible GTI
526 mi
466 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
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).
151.6 kWh
VW Golf Convertible GTI
123.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible GTI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible 2.0 16V 140
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
637 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data