The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 30,400

€ 22,100

€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 is 16 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 4.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1438
1814
2058
1480
1786
2048
1814 mm
Width
1786 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1438 mm
Height
1480 mm
2669
4359
2578
4199
4359 mm
Length
4199 mm
2669 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1482 kg
Kerb Weight
1271 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
211 kg
14.24 %

General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
RFB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
161 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
380 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.22 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
9.2 kg/bhp
12.22 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
61 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
54 mpg
city
43 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
47 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
635 mi
Range
645 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
635 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
100.4 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
94.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
463 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L