The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
€ 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 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
167.6
171.6 in
Length
167.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3267 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.57 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
161 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
133 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
20.29 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
51 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
45 mpg
city
50 mpg
55 mpg
highway
60 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
635 mi
Range
739 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
635 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
86.4 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
94.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
