The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100 (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 17,800
€ 26,000
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 TCe 100 is 6.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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 TCe 100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.97 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
RFB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TCe 100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
99 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
129 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
28.51 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
44 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
45 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
570 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
541 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
102.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
