The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

€ 26,800
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13) Renault Mégane dCi 165
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13)
71.2
80.2
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
103.1
167.5
169.1 in
Length
167.5 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3228 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
406 lb
12.58 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

General

Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BZ
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 165

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
34 mpg
city
62 mpg
48 mpg
highway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
971 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
65.8 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft