The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2 (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 21,800
€ 21,500
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2 is 6.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
VW Golf 1.8 T
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
3993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.99 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
VW Golf 1.8 T
RFB
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
108 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
VW Golf 1.8 T
117 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
26.13 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
71 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
65 mpg
city
26 mpg
74 mpg
highway
42 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
885 mi
Range
503 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
885 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
67.9 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).
128.7 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
67.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1171 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
