The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)

€ 21,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 30,400
 Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
€ 21,800
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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
56.6
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)
71.4
81
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.7 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)
105.1
171.6
167.5 in
Length
171.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3267 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
567 lb
17.35 %
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
AU
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
161 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
126 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165

▶ REPLAY
22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.51 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
51 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
36 mpg
city
45 mpg
55 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
635 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
635 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft