The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 26,800
€ 26,000
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 dCi 160 is 3.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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 160
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
7.03 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BZ
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 dCi 160
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
20.43 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
41 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
654 mi
Range
570 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
113.6 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
