The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 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 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 BMT.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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
167.5
169.1 in
Length
167.5 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3228 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.28 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BZ
Generation
AU
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 BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
51 mpg
48 mpg
highway
65 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
665 mi
Range
777 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
