The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165 EDC (18 - 18)
€ 40,300

€ 27,800

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 TCR OPF is 3.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165.
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
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 TCR OPF
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4147 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.44 %

General
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
AU
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
163 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
Performance
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
▶ REPLAY
11.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.87 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
11.02 lb/hp
18.87 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
39 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
464 mi
Range
487 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
487 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
Environmental Impact
127 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).
113.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
113.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft







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