The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 (08 - 12)
€ 32,500
€ 19,300
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 GTI is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110.
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
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 GTI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3823 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.83 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
AU
Generation
BZ
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 GTI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CXD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
108 hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
152 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
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13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.33 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
26.33 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
34 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
29 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
493 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
541 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
