The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 26,800
€ 29,700
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 165 is 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104
169.1
103.1
168.7
169.1 in
Length
168.7 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.73 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
BZ
Generation
CD
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 165
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
34 mpg
city
40 mpg
48 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
665 mi
Range
675 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
