The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
€ 26,800
€ 22,700
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 4 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
1471
1808
2037
1491
1799
2027
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1471 mm
Height
1491 mm
2641
4295
2620
4255
4295 mm
Length
4255 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
1464 kg
Kerb Weight
1299 kg
1918 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
165 kg
11.27 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BZ
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
158 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
380 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
380 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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9.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.03 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
9.27 kg/bhp
12.03 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
50 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
40 mpg
city
63 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
654 mi
Range
818 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
150 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
454 kg
Maximum Payload
501 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
