The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 23,500
€ 18,400
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop is 3.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.2 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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4098 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.9 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.2 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
128 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
236 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
24.02 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
59 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
city
34 mpg
65 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
932 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
932 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
104.1 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
82.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1023 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
