The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
€ 16,000
€ 24,100
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
167.6
169.1 in
Length
167.6 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.52 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BZ
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
118 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26 mpg
city
50 mpg
43 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
548 mi
Range
739 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
86.4 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
