The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 19,500
		
					
					€ 23,100
					
					
					€ 19,500
					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 a little. The Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop is  1.6 inches longer,  0.4 inches wider and  0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
				
				Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
					VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
				57.9
							
							71.2
							
							80.2
							
						58.7
							
							70.8
															
							79.8
							
						71.2 in
					Width
					70.8 in
				80.2 in
					Width Incl. Mirrors
					79.8 in
				57.9 in
					Height
					58.7 in
				104
							
							169.1
							
						103.1
							
							167.5
							
						169.1 in
					Length
					167.5 in
				104 in
					Wheelbase
					103.1 in
				Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
					VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
				2822 lb
					Curb Weight
					2822 lb
				3926 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
3836 lb
				
								Weight Difference:
								0 lb
									0 %
								
								General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
					VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
				BZ
	
					Generation
					AU
				Hatchback
	
					Car Body Style
					Hatchback
				Mid-Grade Unleaded
					Fuel Type
					Diesel
				
Front-wheel drive
					Drivetrain
					Front-wheel drive
						
6-speed manual transmission
					Transmission
					6-speed manual transmission
				Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
					VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
				Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
				Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
					4
4
Cylinders
					4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
					1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
						at 4500 rpm
					Power
					108 hp
						at 3200 rpm
					Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
						113 hp
						108 hp
						VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
					140 lb‑ft
						at 2000 rpm
					Max. Torque
					184 lb‑ft
						at 1500 rpm
					Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
						140 lb‑ft
						184 lb‑ft
						VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
					Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
					VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
				
							
							
							118 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							124 mph
						
					10.9 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					10.5 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
495 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
479 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
						24.97 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					26.13 lb/hp
						
				Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
						24.97 lb/hp
						26.13 lb/hp
						VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
					VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						44 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						74 mpg
						
					
				Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
						44 mpg
						74 mpg
						VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
					37 mpg
					city
					62 mpg
						
				51 mpg
					highway
					78 mpg
						
				15.9 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					13.2 gal
						703 mi
					Range
					971 mi
				Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
						703 mi
						971 mi
						VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
					Environmental Impact
	
				100.4 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).
65.8 kWh
						
				Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
						100.4 kWh
						65.8 kWh
						VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
					Euro 5
					Emission Standard
					Euro 5
						
				192 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					137 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
					VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
				5
					Doors
					5
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1105 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1014 lb
				11.5 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					10.8 cu ft
				







32.9 cu ft
					Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
					36 cu ft
				










