The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 16,800
€ 21,400
€ 16,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 is 1.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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
167.5
169.1 in
Length
167.5 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
3885 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.71 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BZ
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
111 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.05 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
26.33 lb/hp
26.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
34 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
42 mpg
43 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
541 mi
Range
647 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
541 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
90.9 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
130.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
