The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

€ 30,400
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 is 6.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56.6
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)
71.4
81
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.4 in
Width
70.3 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)
105.1
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
171.6 in
Length
165.3 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3267 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.84 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

General

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
RFB
Generation
1K
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 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
161 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.83 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
20.29 lb/hp
21.83 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
51 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
city
44 mpg
55 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
635 mi
Range
795 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
635 mi
795 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
88.5 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
94.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft