The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13)
€ 26,000
€ 26,800
€ 26,000
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Renault Mégane dCi 165.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane dCi 165
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4228 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.71 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane dCi 165
AU
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
163 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane dCi 165
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
19.8 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy
12.1 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
42 mpg
( 47 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
47 MPGe
Renault Mégane dCi 165
15.6 lb
city
34 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
48 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
256 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
665 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Environmental Impact
24.9 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane dCi 165
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
