The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
€ 26,800
€ 36,900
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf GTE
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.4
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.4 in
104
169.1
103.5
168.3
169.1 in
Length
168.3 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf GTE
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
333 lb
9.35 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf GTE
BZ
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf GTE
134 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
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20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
20.43 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
41 mpg
147 mpg
VW Golf GTE
33 mpg
city
No data
48 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
654 mi
Range
1553 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
1553 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
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).
30.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
30.3 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
