The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 16,000
€ 22,200
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 1.8 T.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.99 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.8 T
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
548 mi
Range
503 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
128.7 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
