The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 23,500
€ 19,900
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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
2718 lb
4098 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
357 lb
11.61 %
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
6-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
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
128 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
24.02 lb/hp
26.13 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
41 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
59 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
city
33 mpg
65 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
932 mi
Range
600 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
932 mi
600 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).
108 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
82.2 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 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
1228 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
