The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
€ 30,400
€ 26,800
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 3.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
56.6
71.4
81
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.6 in
Height
58.3 in
105.1
171.6
103.1
168
171.6 in
Length
168 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3267 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.91 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
RFB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
161 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
133 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
20.29 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
( 57 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.8 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
57 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
45 mpg
city
16.7 lb
55 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
635 mi
Range
293 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
635 mi
293 mi
VW Golf 1.5 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).
26.4 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
94.6 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
