The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 30,400
 Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 6.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.6
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)
71.4
81
70.3 in
Width
71.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.3 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)
105.1
171.6
165.3 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3267 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.55 %
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
1K
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
161 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
128 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165

▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
51 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
32 mpg
city
45 mpg
52 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
635 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
635 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft