The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 27,000
€ 23,900
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
1464 kg
Kerb Weight
1372 kg
1918 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
92 kg
6.28 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BZ
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
163 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
380 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
380 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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8.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.7 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
8.98 kg/bhp
12.7 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
50 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
665 mi
Range
645 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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 Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
454 kg
Maximum Payload
538 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
