The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (17 - 18) vs. Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (08 - 12)
€ 32,400

€ 16,000

€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘ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 GTD is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100.
VW Golf GTD
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
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 GTD
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3796 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %

General
VW Golf GTD
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
AU
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DJG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
99 hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
144 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf GTD
53 mpg
35 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
59 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
706 mi
Range
548 mi
VW Golf GTD
706 mi
548 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf GTD
90.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft








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