The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 30,400
€ 29,700
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 7.5 cm longer, 2.5 cm wider and 5.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
1438
1814
2058
1491
1789
2073
1814 mm
Width
1789 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1438 mm
Height
1491 mm
2669
4359
2619
4284
4359 mm
Length
4284 mm
2669 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
1482 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
102 kg
6.88 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
RFB
Generation
CD
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 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
161 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
380 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
9.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
9.2 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
61 mpg
61 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
54 mpg
city
48 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
47 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
635 mi
Range
675 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
635 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
94.6 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
463 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L
