The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 27,000
€ 22,600
€ 27,000
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 slightly. The Renault Mégane dCi 165 is 9.6 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 0.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1471
1808
2037
1480
1786
2048
1808 mm
Width
1786 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1471 mm
Height
1480 mm
2641
4295
2578
4199
4295 mm
Length
4199 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1464 kg
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
1918 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
174 kg
11.89 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BZ
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
163 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
380 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
380 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
8.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
8.98 kg/bhp
10.75 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
50 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
665 mi
Range
551 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
454 kg
Maximum Payload
530 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
