The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 27,000
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15) Renault Mégane dCi 165
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf GTI
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15)
71.2
80.2
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 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
58.3 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
169.1 in
Length
168 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf GTI
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.41 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf GTI
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
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
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

Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf GTI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 165

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
493 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft