The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
€ 23,300
€ 33,600
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop is just 1.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf GTD
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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf GTD
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4098 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf GTD
BZ
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
128 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf GTD
124 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
▶ REPLAY
24.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
24.02 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
59 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
49 mpg
city
44 mpg
65 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
932 mi
Range
690 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
932 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
92.5 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
82.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1023 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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


















