The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 30,400

€ 33,700

€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 9.1 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 4.3 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf GTI Performance
1438
1814
2058
1481
1799
2027
1814 mm
Width
1799 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1438 mm
Height
1481 mm
2669
4359
2626
4268
4359 mm
Length
4268 mm
2669 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf GTI Performance
1482 kg
Kerb Weight
1402 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.4 %

General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf GTI Performance
RFB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
161 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
380 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf GTI Performance
133 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
9.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.18 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
9.2 kg/bhp
6.18 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
61 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
54 mpg
city
34 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
47 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
635 mi
Range
485 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
635 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
94.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
463 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L