Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE (2004 – 2008) vs Renault Megane 5 Doors (2004 – 2006): 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 5 Doors 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 1,350 kg.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf GTI / GTD / GTE
2004 – 2008
|
Renault
Megane 5 Doors
2004 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2008 | 2004 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 200 – 230 hp | 225 hp |
| Torque | 280 – 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 7.2 s | 6.5 s |
| Top speed | 235 – 245 km/h | 236 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.0 – 8.2 L/100 km | 8.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,219 mm | 4,229 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm | 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,471 mm | 1,443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,581 mm | 2,619 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,303 – 1,339 kg | 1,350 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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