Renault Megane Coupe (2004 – 2006) vs Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE (2004 – 2008): specs compared

The Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE is the more powerful of the two, with up to 230 hp against 225 hp. The Renault Megane Coupe is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 6.8 s. The Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 236 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.0 L/100 km against 8.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,303 kg against 1,330 kg.

Specification Renault Megane Coupe Renault Megane Coupe 2004 – 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE 2004 – 2008
Overview
Origin France Germany
Documented years 2004 – 2006 2004 – 2008
Body style Coupé —
Variants 1 3
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 224 hp 200 – 230 hp
Torque 300 Nm 280 – 300 Nm
0–100 km/h 6.5 s 6.8 – 7.2 s
Top speed 236 km/h 235 – 245 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 8.8 L/100 km 8.0 – 8.2 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,229 mm 4,219 mm
Width 1,781 mm 1,760 mm
Height 1,440 mm 1,471 mm
Wheelbase 2,619 mm 2,581 mm
Curb weight 1,330 kg 1,303 – 1,339 kg

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