The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)

€ 23,300
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 30,400
 Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
€ 23,300
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 TDI is 6.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.6
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)
71.4
81
70.3 in
Width
71.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.3 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)
105.1
171.6
165.3 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3267 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.79 %
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
1K
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
161 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
117 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165

▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
51 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
42 mpg
city
45 mpg
56 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
635 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
635 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft