The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 36,900
€ 30,400
€ 36,900
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 GTE is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165.
VW Golf GTE
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
58
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 in
Height
56.6 in
103.4
168.1
105.1
171.6
168.1 in
Length
171.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3267 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.32 %
General
VW Golf GTE
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
AU
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTE
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
161 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
135 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf GTE
157 mpg
51 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
No data
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
1657 mi
Range
635 mi
VW Golf GTE
1657 mi
635 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Environmental Impact
28.5 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 GTE
28.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
