The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 16,000
€ 21,600
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 is 1.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104
169.1
103.1
167.5
169.1 in
Length
167.5 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
5.39 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BZ
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
26 mpg
city
43 mpg
43 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
548 mi
Range
690 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
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).
85.3 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
