The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 30,400
€ 36,000
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 3.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 165
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3267 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.86 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
RFB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
161 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
20.29 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
51 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
45 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
42 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
635 mi
Range
493 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
635 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
94.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
