The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
€ 30,400

€ 24,100

€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 ENERGY dCi 165 is 4.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
56.6
71.4
81
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.6 in
Height
58.7 in
105.1
171.6
103.1
167.5
171.6 in
Length
167.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3267 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.73 %

General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
RFB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
161 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
133 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
20.29 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
51 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
45 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
52 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
635 mi
Range
575 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
635 mi
575 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
102.4 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
94.6 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft