The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)

€ 31,900
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 26,800
 Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) Renault Mégane dCi 160
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW e-Golf is just an inch shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Renault Mégane dCi 160.
VW e-Golf
Renault Mégane dCi 160
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
71.2
80.2
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
104
169.1
168.1 in
Length
169.1 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Renault Mégane dCi 160
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4228 lb
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
Weight Difference:
333 lb
9.35 %
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)

General

VW e-Golf
Renault Mégane dCi 160
AU
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*EBS*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 160

Performance

VW e-Golf
Renault Mégane dCi 160
93 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 160

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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽  ( 157 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
41 mpg  ( 46 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW e-Golf
157 MPGe
46 MPGe
Renault Mégane dCi 160
No data
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
170 mi
Range
654 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
654 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Environmental Impact
43 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).
117.3 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
117.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Renault Mégane dCi 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft