The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
€ 30,400
€ 27,100
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘ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 4.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3267 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.63 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
161 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
20.29 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
51 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
45 mpg
city
47 mpg
55 mpg
highway
65 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
635 mi
Range
758 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
635 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
94.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
