The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 30,400
€ 21,900
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3267 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
412 lb
12.61 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
RFB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
161 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
20.29 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
51 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
45 mpg
city
51 mpg
55 mpg
highway
71 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
635 mi
Range
818 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
635 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
78.2 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
94.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
