The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165 EDC (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
€ 27,800
€ 24,700
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4147 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.93 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
RFB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
163 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
18.87 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
39 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
50 mpg
47 mpg
highway
60 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
487 mi
Range
814 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
487 mi
814 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
113.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
