The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (12 - 13)
€ 32,800
€ 23,300
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 GTI Performance is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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 GTI Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
3091 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4098 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.49 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
AU
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
154 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
▶ REPLAY
13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.02 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
24.02 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
59 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
29 mpg
city
49 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
485 mi
Range
932 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
932 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Environmental Impact
121.2 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
121.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
