The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
€ 26,800

€ 36,600

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Mégane dCi 165 is 7.3 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.7
68.7
80.5
71.2 in
Width
68.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104
169.1
106.3
176.4
169.1 in
Length
176.4 in
104 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.39 %

General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
BZ
Generation
XW3
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
134 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
134 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
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19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
112 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
112 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
34 mpg
city
No data
48 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
665 mi
Range
1332 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
1332 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
39.8 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
39.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft









32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft