The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF (18 - 20)
€ 36,900

€ 23,600

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 GTE is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF.
VW Golf GTE
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
58
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 in
Height
56.6 in
103.4
168.1
105.1
171.6
168.1 in
Length
171.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
3525 lb
Curb Weight
2930 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3999 lb

Weight Difference:
595 lb
16.88 %

General
VW Golf GTE
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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTE
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
135 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
18.54 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf GTE
157 mpg
43 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
1657 mi
Range
531 mi
VW Golf GTE
1657 mi
531 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Environmental Impact
28.5 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft







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