The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)
€ 32,800
€ 23,800
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 2.0 16V 140.
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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 2.0 16V 140
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2983 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4032 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.73 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
153 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
21.62 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
37 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
428 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
490 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
144 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
144 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
