The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 26,800
€ 42,400
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane dCi 165 is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 2.7 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 0.1 cm taller than the VW Golf R.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf R
1471
1808
2037
1470
1799
2027
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1471 mm
Height
1470 mm
2641
4295
2626
4268
4295 mm
Length
4268 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf R
1464 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
1918 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
31 kg
2.07 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf R
BZ
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
163 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 bhp
296 bhp
VW Golf R
380 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
380 NM
380 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf R
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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8.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.05 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
8.98 kg/bhp
5.05 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
50 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf R
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
665 mi
Range
482 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
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).
134.5 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
165 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
454 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L
