The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 23,400
€ 20,200
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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 130 is 6.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf 1.6
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 130
VW Golf 1.6
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
282 lb
9.18 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf 1.6
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
128 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
23.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
23.99 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
59 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
50 mpg
city
27 mpg
65 mpg
highway
43 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
730 mi
Range
510 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
730 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
82.2 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
