The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
€ 26,800
€ 21,300
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 165 is 3.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104
169.1
101.5
165.3
169.1 in
Length
165.3 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3228 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
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
Drivetrain
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
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
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
34 mpg
city
19 mpg
48 mpg
highway
32 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
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 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
