The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 30,400
€ 42,400
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘ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 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf R
56.6
71.4
81
57.9
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.6 in
Height
57.9 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 R
3267 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.88 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf R
RFB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
161 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf R
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
20.29 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
51 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
39 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
635 mi
Range
482 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
635 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
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).
134.5 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
94.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
