The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 30,400
€ 24,200
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
56.6
71.4
81
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.4 in
Width
70.3 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.6 in
Height
58.3 in
105.1
171.6
101.5
165.3
171.6 in
Length
165.3 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3267 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.18 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
RFB
Generation
1K
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 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
161 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
20.29 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
51 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
city
29 mpg
55 mpg
highway
45 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
635 mi
Range
542 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
635 mi
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
94.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
