The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

€ 26,800
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) Renault Mégane dCi 160
€ 31,900
 VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Renault Mégane dCi 160 is just an inch longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW e-Golf
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
71.2
80.2
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
169.1 in
Length
168.1 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW e-Golf
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
333 lb
9.35 %
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

General

Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW e-Golf
BZ
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW e-Golf
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Code
*EBS*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 hp
134 hp
VW e-Golf
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf

Performance

Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW e-Golf
134 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 160

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

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20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
20.43 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
41 mpg  ( 46 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
21 kWh✽  ( 157 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Renault Mégane dCi 160
46 MPGe
157 MPGe
VW e-Golf
33 mpg
city
No data
48 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
654 mi
Range
170 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
170 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
117.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
43 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
43 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft