The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
€ 36,900
€ 24,700
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 OPF is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Renault Mégane TCe 180.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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 OPF
Renault Mégane TCe 180
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4087 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.04 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
178 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Renault Mégane TCe 180
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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13.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.35 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
13.17 lb/hp
17.35 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
42 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
493 mi
Range
484 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
484 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Renault Mégane TCe 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
