The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15)

€ 25,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 27,000
 Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15) Renault Mégane dCi 165
€ 25,200
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 a little. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Renault Mégane dCi 165.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 165
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15)
71.2
80.2
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15)
104
169.1
167.5 in
Length
169.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 165
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4228 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
384 lb
11.9 %
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 165
AU
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
163 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 165

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 165
132 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 165

▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.61 lb/hp
19.8 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
665 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Environmental Impact
89 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
115.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 165
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft