The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115 EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 25,500
€ 21,200
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115 is 6.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Golf 1.6
56.6
71.4
81
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.4 in
Width
70.3 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.6 in
Height
58.3 in
105.1
171.6
101.5
165.3
171.6 in
Length
165.3 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Golf 1.6
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4246 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.98 %
General
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Golf 1.6
RFB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
113 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
192 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
192 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Golf 1.6
119 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
27.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
27.73 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
57 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
51 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
43 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
510 mi
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
712 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
127 kWh
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
84.3 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
