The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 23,500
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (14 - 15) Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (14 - 15)
71.2
80.2
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (14 - 15)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
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 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4098 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.16 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BZ
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
128 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
24.02 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
59 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
city
42 mpg
65 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
932 mi
Range
727 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
932 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
82.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1023 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft