The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 30,400
€ 32,800
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 is 5.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf GTI
56.6
71.4
81
57.8
70.3
80.6
71.4 in
Width
70.3 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.6 in
Height
57.8 in
105.1
171.6
101.5
165.9
171.6 in
Length
165.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf GTI
3267 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.19 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf GTI
RFB
Generation
1K
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 GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
161 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf GTI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
20.29 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
51 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
45 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
highway
37 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
635 mi
Range
428 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
635 mi
428 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
151.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
94.6 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
