The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 16,000
€ 26,400
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 is just 1.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104
169.1
103.1
168
169.1 in
Length
168 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.18 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
548 mi
Range
586 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
586 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI 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).
100.4 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
