The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 27,000

€ 29,500

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Mégane dCi 165 is 7.4 cm longer, 3.2 cm wider and 17.4 cm lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
1471
1808
2037
1645
1776
1946
1808 mm
Width
1776 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1471 mm
Height
1645 mm
2641
4295
2578
4221
4295 mm
Length
4221 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
1464 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1918 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
41 kg
2.72 %

General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
BZ
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
163 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 bhp
104 bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
380 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
380 NM
250 NM
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.47 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
8.98 kg/bhp
14.47 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
50 mpg
53 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
46 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
665 mi
Range
645 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
645 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
454 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
395 L









1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L