The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
€ 33,400
€ 26,800
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 is just 2.7 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 1.1 cm taller than the Renault Mégane dCi 160.
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
1482
1799
2027
1471
1808
2037
1799 mm
Width
1808 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2037 mm
1482 mm
Height
1471 mm
2626
4268
2641
4295
4268 mm
Length
4295 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2641 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
1386 kg
Kerb Weight
1464 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1918 kg
Weight Difference:
78 kg
5.33 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
AU
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 bhp
158 bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
350 NM
380 NM
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
154 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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6.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.27 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
6.11 kg/bhp
9.27 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf GTI
45 mpg
50 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
35 mpg
city
40 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
493 mi
Range
654 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
654 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
484 kg
Maximum Payload
454 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
405 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1162 L
