The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

€ 26,800
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13) Renault Mégane dCi 165
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Renault Mégane dCi 165 is just 1.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13)
71.2
80.2
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
169.1 in
Length
168 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3228 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
324 lb
10.04 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

General

Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 165

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
555 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
555 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
106.1 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft