The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 30,400

€ 17,900

€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘ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 10.4 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 5.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1438
1814
2058
1491
1799
2027
1814 mm
Width
1799 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1438 mm
Height
1491 mm
2669
4359
2620
4255
4359 mm
Length
4255 mm
2669 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1482 kg
Kerb Weight
1205 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg

Weight Difference:
277 kg
18.69 %

General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
RFB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
161 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
380 NM
160 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.35 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
9.2 kg/bhp
14.35 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
61 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
54 mpg
city
46 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
47 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
635 mi
Range
634 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
635 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI 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).
92.9 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
94.6 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
113 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
463 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L