The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 21,700
€ 30,400
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 6.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.6
71.4
81
70.3 in
Width
71.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.3 in
Height
56.6 in
101.5
165.3
105.1
171.6
165.3 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3267 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
481 lb
14.72 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
1K
Generation
RFB
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
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
161 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
118 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
▶ REPLAY
26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
51 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
32 mpg
city
45 mpg
48 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
589 mi
Range
635 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
635 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
94.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
