The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13)
€ 36,900

€ 26,800

€ 36,900
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 Performance OPF is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Renault Mégane dCi 165.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Renault Mégane dCi 165
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.9
71.2
80.2
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
103.4
168
104
169.1
168 in
Length
169.1 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Renault Mégane dCi 165
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4228 lb

Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.3 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Renault Mégane dCi 165
AU
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
163 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Renault Mégane dCi 165
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 165
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13.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.8 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
13.17 lb/hp
19.8 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
42 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
493 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
665 mi
Renault Mégane 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Renault Mégane dCi 165
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft








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