The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 110 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 20,600

€ 22,100

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 dCi 110 is 3.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Renault Mégane dCi 110
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 dCi 110
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3962 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.83 %

General
Renault Mégane dCi 110
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BZ
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 110
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 110
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 110
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 110
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 110
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 110
26.33 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 110
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 110
53 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
city
41 mpg
59 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
848 mi
Range
759 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 110
848 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 110
90.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 110
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft