The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165 EDC (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 27,800
€ 21,200
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 TCe 165 is 6.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 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 TCe 165
VW Golf 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4147 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.33 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Golf 1.6
RFB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TCe 165
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four gasoline 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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
163 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Golf 1.6
134 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
18.87 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
39 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
47 mpg
highway
43 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
487 mi
Range
510 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
487 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 TCe 165
113.6 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
