The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 26,800
€ 20,900
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 165 is 9.6 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 0.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1471
1808
2037
1480
1786
2048
1808 mm
Width
1786 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1471 mm
Height
1480 mm
2641
4295
2578
4199
4295 mm
Length
4199 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1464 kg
Kerb Weight
1322 kg
1918 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
142 kg
9.7 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BZ
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
163 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 bhp
97 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
380 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
380 NM
144 NM
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
134 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
8.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
8.98 kg/bhp
13.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
50 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 L
665 mi
Range
257 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
135.7 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
454 kg
Maximum Payload
508 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
