The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 35,900

€ 30,400

€ 35,900
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 GTI Performance is 9.1 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 4.4 cm taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
1482
1799
2027
1438
1814
2058
1799 mm
Width
1814 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2058 mm
1482 mm
Height
1438 mm
2626
4268
2669
4359
4268 mm
Length
4359 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2669 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1482 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1945 kg

Weight Difference:
67 kg
4.52 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
AU
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 bhp
161 bhp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
370 NM
380 NM
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
154 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
▶ REPLAY
5.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
5.85 kg/bhp
9.2 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
61 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
45 mpg
61 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
34 mpg
city
54 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
47 L
493 mi
Range
635 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
635 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
463 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1180 L