The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 37,400
€ 30,400
€ 37,400
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 R is 5.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165.
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
57.5
70.3
80.6
56.6
71.4
81
70.3 in
Width
71.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
57.5 in
Height
56.6 in
101.5
165.8
105.1
171.6
165.8 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3267 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.56 %
General
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
1K
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane ENERGY 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
161 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Performance
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
▶ REPLAY
12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
51 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
20 mpg
city
45 mpg
35 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
439 mi
Range
635 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
635 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Environmental Impact
161.1 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 R
161.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
