The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 30,400

€ 20,200

€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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 1.6.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6
56.6
71.4
81
58.3
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
105.1
171.6
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 1.6
3267 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
478 lb
14.63 %

General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6
RFB
Generation
1K
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 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
161 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6
133 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
20.29 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
51 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
43 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
635 mi
Range
510 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
635 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
94.6 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft