The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

€ 27,000
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15) Renault Mégane dCi 165
€ 34,900
 VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 165 is just an inch longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW e-Golf
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15)
71.2
80.2
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
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 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
169.1 in
Length
168.1 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW e-Golf
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.64 %
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane dCi 165
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 165
VW e-Golf
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
113 hp
VW e-Golf
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf

Performance

Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW e-Golf
134 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 165

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

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19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
42 mpg  ( 47 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
20 kWh✽  ( 163 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 165
47 MPGe
163 MPGe
VW e-Golf
34 mpg
city
No data
48 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
665 mi
Range
117 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
117 mi
VW e-Golf
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).
41.4 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
41.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft