The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15)
€ 30,700

€ 27,000

€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 Golf GTD is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Renault Mégane dCi 165.
VW Golf GTD
Renault Mégane dCi 165
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.9
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
103.4
168
104
169.1
168 in
Length
169.1 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Renault Mégane dCi 165
3036 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4228 lb

Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.95 %

General
VW Golf GTD
Renault Mégane dCi 165
AU
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
163 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Renault Mégane dCi 165
143 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 165
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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.8 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.77 lb/hp
19.8 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf GTD
56 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
46 mpg
city
34 mpg
64 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
739 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Golf GTD
739 mi
665 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf GTD
86.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Renault Mégane dCi 165
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft








36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft