The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (16 - 18)
€ 33,000
€ 23,400
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 GTI Performance is 3.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
58.3
70.8
79.8
56.6
71.4
81
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.3 in
Height
56.6 in
103.4
168
105.1
171.6
168 in
Length
171.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.42 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
AU
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
▶ REPLAY
12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
23.99 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
59 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
27 mpg
city
50 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
478 mi
Range
730 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
730 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
