The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 26,800
 Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) Renault Mégane dCi 160
€ 28,700
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is just 2.7 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 1.1 cm taller than the Renault Mégane dCi 160.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane dCi 160
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1471
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
1808
2037
1799 mm
Width
1808 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2037 mm
1482 mm
Height
1471 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
2620
4268
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
2641
4295
4268 mm
Length
4295 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2641 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane dCi 160
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1464 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1918 kg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
94 kg
6.42 %
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane dCi 160
AU
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 bhp
158 bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
380 NM
Renault Mégane dCi 160

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane dCi 160
128 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 160

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10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.27 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
10.7 kg/bhp
9.27 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy
5.6 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
50 mpg  ( 56 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
9 MPGe
56 MPGe
Renault Mégane dCi 160
7.1 kg
city
40 mpg
4.7 kg
motorway
58 mpg
17 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
302 mi
Range
654 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
654 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane dCi 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
454 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
405 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1162 L