The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
€ 21,200
€ 26,800
€ 21,200
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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Renault Mégane dCi 160.
VW Golf 1.6
Renault Mégane dCi 160
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.9
71.2
80.2
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.3
104
169.1
165.3 in
Length
169.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Renault Mégane dCi 160
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4228 lb
Weight Difference:
439 lb
13.6 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Renault Mégane dCi 160
1K
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 1.6
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
41 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
43 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
510 mi
Range
654 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
654 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Environmental Impact
127 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
117.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Renault Mégane dCi 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
