The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90 (16 - 17)
€ 33,400

€ 20,200

€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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 is 3.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90.
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
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
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
3056 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4059 lb

Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.66 %

General
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 hp
89 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
154 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
▶ REPLAY
13.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.46 lb/hp
31.71 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
64 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
29 mpg
city
56 mpg
44 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
493 mi
Range
789 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
789 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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