The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 26,800
€ 24,000
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 1.8 T.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.99 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.8 T
BZ
Generation
1K
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 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.8 T
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
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19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
665 mi
Range
570 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
113.6 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
