The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 26,800
€ 32,600
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Renault Mégane dCi 165 is 1.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104
169.1
103.1
167.6
169.1 in
Length
167.6 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.64 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BZ
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
134 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
34 mpg
city
42 mpg
48 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
665 mi
Range
684 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
102.8 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
