The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 20,200
€ 30,400
€ 20,200
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 1.6 is 16 cm shorter, 2.8 cm narrower and 4.2 cm taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165.
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
1265 kg
Kerb Weight
1482 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1945 kg
Weight Difference:
217 kg
14.64 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 bhp
161 bhp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
148 NM
380 NM
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
117 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
▶ REPLAY
12.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6
12.52 kg/bhp
9.2 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
61 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
42 mpg
61 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
32 mpg
city
54 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
47 L
510 mi
Range
635 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
635 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
94.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
545 kg
Maximum Payload
463 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1180 L
