The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 16,000
€ 20,300
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 is 3.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104
169.1
101.5
165.3
169.1 in
Length
165.3 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2721 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.58 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BZ
Generation
1K
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
548 mi
Range
657 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
657 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
