The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 95 (14 - 15)
€ 35,000

€ 19,600

€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 dCi 95.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 95
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 dCi 95
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3971 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.85 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 95
AU
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 95
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
94 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 95
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 95
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 95
154 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 95
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.26 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
30.26 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 95
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 95
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
59 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 95
29 mpg
city
49 mpg
45 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
493 mi
Range
932 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
932 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 95
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 95
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 95
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft








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