The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)

€ 30,400
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
56.6
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)
71.4
81
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
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
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)
105.1
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3267 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
445 lb
13.62 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)

General

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
RFB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
161 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
20.29 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
51 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
38 mpg
55 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
635 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
635 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 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).
94.8 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
94.6 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft