The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 17,500

€ 30,400

€ 17,500
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 16 cm shorter, 2.8 cm narrower and 4.2 cm taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
1480
1786
2048
1438
1814
2058
1786 mm
Width
1814 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2058 mm
1480 mm
Height
1438 mm
2578
4199
2669
4359
4199 mm
Length
4359 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2669 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
1229 kg
Kerb Weight
1482 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1945 kg

Weight Difference:
253 kg
17.07 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
1K
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
161 bhp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
160 NM
380 NM
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
111 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
▶ REPLAY
14.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
14.63 kg/bhp
9.2 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
61 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
51 mpg
61 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
40 mpg
city
54 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
47 L
621 mi
Range
635 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
635 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Environmental Impact
104.1 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
104.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
551 kg
Maximum Payload
463 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1180 L