Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE (2013 – 2017) vs Renault Megane Coupe (2013 – 2015): specs compared
The Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE is the more powerful of the two, with up to 230 hp against 220 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.4 s against 6.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 240 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.2 L/100 km against 5.9 L/100 km. The Renault Megane Coupe is the lighter car, from 1,320 kg against 1,351 kg.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf GTI / GTD / GTE
2013 – 2017
|
Renault
Megane Coupe
2013 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2017 | 2013 – 2015 |
| Body style | — | Coupé |
| Variants | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 184 – 230 hp | 165 – 220 hp |
| Torque | 350 – 380 Nm | 340 – 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.4 – 7.5 s | 6.8 – 8.8 s |
| Top speed | 229 – 249 km/h | 216 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.2 – 6.4 L/100 km | 5.9 – 7.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,267 mm | 4,300 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,786 mm |
| Height | 1,443 mm | 1,422 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,631 mm | 2,639 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,351 – 1,402 kg | 1,320 – 1,424 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.