The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 26,800

€ 33,700

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 165 is just 1.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf GTI Performance
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.3
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
104
169.1
103.4
168
169.1 in
Length
168 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf GTI Performance
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.24 %

General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 165
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf GTI Performance
134 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
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19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
665 mi
Range
485 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft