The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
€ 30,400
€ 36,900
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 165 is 3.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf GTE
56.6
71.4
81
58
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.6 in
Height
58 in
105.1
171.6
103.4
168.1
171.6 in
Length
168.1 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf GTE
3267 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.32 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf GTE
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
161 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf GTE
133 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
20.29 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
51 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
45 mpg
city
No data
55 mpg
highway
No data
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
635 mi
Range
1657 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
635 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
94.6 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
