Renault Megane Cabriolet (2014 – 2016) vs Volkswagen Golf Cabrio (2015 – 2016): specs compared
The Volkswagen Golf Cabrio is the more powerful of the two, with up to 150 hp against 140 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.8 s against 10.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 208 km/h against 204 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.2 L/100 km against 4.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,395 kg against 1,590 kg. At 4,486 mm, the Renault Megane Cabriolet is 239 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Cabrio.
| Specification |
Renault
Megane Cabriolet
2014 – 2016
|
Volkswagen
Golf Cabrio
2015 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 2014 – 2016 | 2015 – 2016 |
| Body style | Convertible | Convertible |
| Variants | 5 | 8 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 110 – 140 hp | 106 – 150 hp |
| Torque | 195 – 320 Nm | 175 – 340 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.8 – 13.2 s | 8.8 – 11.7 s |
| Top speed | 190 – 204 km/h | 187 – 208 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.4 – 8.0 L/100 km | 4.2 – 5.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,486 mm | 4,247 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,783 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,422 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,609 mm | 2,578 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,590 – 1,615 kg | 1,395 – 1,525 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.