The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 27,000
€ 23,100
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3228 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.26 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BZ
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-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
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
104 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
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
27.86 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
62 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
34 mpg
city
50 mpg
48 mpg
highway
69 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
665 mi
Range
899 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
899 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).
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).
78.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
