The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 21,300
€ 30,400
€ 21,300
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 1.6 BiFuel is 6.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3267 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.8 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
1K
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
161 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
117 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
51 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
19 mpg
city
45 mpg
32 mpg
highway
55 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
257 mi
Range
635 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
635 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Environmental Impact
135.7 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 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 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
