The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100 (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 17,800
€ 23,100
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.59 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
RFB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
99 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
113 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
28.51 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
44 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
35 mpg
city
50 mpg
51 mpg
highway
69 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
899 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
541 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
78.2 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
102.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
