The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (08 - 12)
€ 30,900
€ 16,000
€ 30,900
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
The VW Golf GTI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100.
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
57.8
70.3
80.6
57.9
71.2
80.2
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.9
104
169.1
165.9 in
Length
169.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
3089 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3796 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.64 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
1K
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
99 hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
153 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
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13.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.31 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
35 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
37 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
422 mi
Range
548 mi
VW Golf GTI
422 mi
548 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI
153.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
