The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13)
€ 32,800
€ 26,800
€ 32,800
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
The VW Golf GTI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Renault Mégane dCi 165.
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane dCi 165
57.8
70.3
80.6
57.9
71.2
80.2
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.9
104
169.1
165.9 in
Length
169.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane dCi 165
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4228 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.01 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane dCi 165
1K
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
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
163 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane dCi 165
153 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.8 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
19.8 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
37 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
428 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
665 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Renault Mégane dCi 165
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
