The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 23,800
€ 19,900
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 2.0 16V 140 is 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104
169.1
103.1
168.7
169.1 in
Length
168.7 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
2983 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4032 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
7.24 %
General
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BZ
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
89 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.62 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
31 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
490 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
490 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
85.3 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
