The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15)
€ 20,800
€ 27,000
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Renault Mégane dCi 165.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 165
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4228 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.66 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
163 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 165
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
19.8 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
48 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
589 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
665 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 165
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 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
