The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 23,400
€ 35,900
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 is 3.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf GTI Performance
56.6
71.4
81
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.6 in
Height
58.3 in
105.1
171.6
103.4
168
171.6 in
Length
168 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf GTI Performance
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.57 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf GTI Performance
RFB
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
128 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
236 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf GTI Performance
124 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
23.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
23.99 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
59 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
50 mpg
city
29 mpg
65 mpg
highway
45 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
730 mi
Range
493 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
730 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
119.4 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
82.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
