The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 23,500
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (14 - 15) Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
€ 26,800
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop is just 1.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (14 - 15)
71.2
80.2
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (14 - 15)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
169.1 in
Length
168 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4098 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.22 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BZ
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DHF*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
128 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
24.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
24.02 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
59 mpg  ( 66 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
66 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
49 mpg
city
16.7 lb
65 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
932 mi
Range
293 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
932 mi
293 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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).
26.4 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
82.2 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1023 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft