The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15)
€ 21,400
€ 27,000
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Renault Mégane dCi 165.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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
167.5
104
169.1
167.5 in
Length
169.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 165
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4228 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
16.05 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 165
AU
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
163 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 165
119 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
▶ REPLAY
26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.05 lb/hp
19.8 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
647 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
665 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 165
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 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
