The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
€ 16,000
€ 26,800
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.5 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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.17 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BZ
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.8 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26 mpg
city
16.7 lb
43 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
548 mi
Range
293 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
293 mi
VW Golf 1.5 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).
26.4 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
