The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 16,000
€ 24,400
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 is 9.6 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 0.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1471
1808
2037
1480
1786
2048
1808 mm
Width
1786 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1471 mm
Height
1480 mm
2641
4295
2578
4199
4295 mm
Length
4199 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
1722 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
36 kg
2.74 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BZ
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
99 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
148 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
12.93 kg/bhp
10.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
42 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
548 mi
Range
570 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
442 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
