The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 19,500
€ 18,100
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop is 3.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.6
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.3
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
104
169.1
101.5
165.3
169.1 in
Length
165.3 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.6
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
3926 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.76 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.6
BZ
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
113 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
140 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
140 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
24.97 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
44 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
37 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
703 mi
Range
482 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
703 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
100.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
