The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 30,400
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
€ 22,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900

ⓘ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 4.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
56.6
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)
71.4
81
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3267 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
478 lb
14.63 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
161 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
133 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
20.29 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
51 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
45 mpg
city
60 mpg
55 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
635 mi
Range
914 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
635 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
70 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
94.6 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft