The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

€ 26,800
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) Renault Mégane dCi 160
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf 1.8 T
€ 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 slightly. The Renault Mégane dCi 160 is 9.6 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 0.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf 1.8 T
1471
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
1808
2037
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
1786
2048
1808 mm
Width
1786 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1471 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
2641
4295
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
2578
4199
4295 mm
Length
4199 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf 1.8 T
1464 kg
Kerb Weight
1391 kg
1918 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
73 kg
4.99 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

General

Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf 1.8 T
BZ
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
158 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
380 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
380 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T

Performance

Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf 1.8 T
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 160

62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T

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9.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
9.27 kg/bhp
8.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
50 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
654 mi
Range
518 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
518 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
125 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
150 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
454 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L