The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
€ 35,900
€ 20,900
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 Performance is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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 Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.17 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
AU
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
154 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.66 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
21.66 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
45 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
493 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
504 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
