The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
€ 19,500

€ 26,800

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Renault Mégane dCi 160.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Renault Mégane dCi 160
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.9
71.2
80.2
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
167.6
104
169.1
167.6 in
Length
169.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Renault Mégane dCi 160
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4228 lb

Weight Difference:
494 lb
15.31 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Renault Mégane dCi 160
AU
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DKL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
84 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
129 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Renault Mégane dCi 160
112 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 160
▶ REPLAY
32.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
32.55 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
49 mpg
41 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
56 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
647 mi
Range
654 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
647 mi
654 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
90.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Renault Mégane dCi 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft








36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft