The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 18,400
€ 19,000
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 110 is 3.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf 1.6
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 110
VW Golf 1.6
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
3885 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.5 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf 1.6
BZ
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
108 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
111 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
26.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
26.33 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
34 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
482 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
541 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
134.5 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
130.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
