The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 32,600

€ 30,400

€ 32,600
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 slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.6
71.4
81
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.7 in
Height
56.6 in
103.1
167.6
105.1
171.6
167.6 in
Length
171.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3267 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.46 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
AU
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
161 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
131 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
22.86 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
51 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
42 mpg
city
45 mpg
51 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
684 mi
Range
635 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
684 mi
635 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
102.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft