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
2004 – 2006
|
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 |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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