The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 30,400
€ 32,600
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 165 is 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56.6
71.4
81
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.6 in
Height
58.7 in
105.1
171.6
103.1
167.6
171.6 in
Length
167.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3267 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.46 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
RFB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
161 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
133 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
20.29 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
51 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
45 mpg
city
42 mpg
55 mpg
highway
51 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
635 mi
Range
684 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
635 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
102.8 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
94.6 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
