The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 27,000
€ 22,700
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.7
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
104
169.1
103.1
167.6
169.1 in
Length
167.6 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
3228 lb
Curb Weight
2725 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
503 lb
15.58 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BZ
Generation
AU
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 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.23 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
25.23 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
48 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
665 mi
Range
647 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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).
90.9 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
