The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 26,800
€ 23,300
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Renault Mégane dCi 160 is 1.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104
169.1
103.1
167.6
169.1 in
Length
167.6 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3228 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
439 lb
13.6 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
BZ
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
134 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
20.43 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
41 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
33 mpg
city
44 mpg
48 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
654 mi
Range
647 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
90.9 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
