The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (14 - 15) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 19,800

€ 29,500

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 130 Start & Stop is 2.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
57.9
71.2
80.2
64.8
69.9
76.6
71.2 in
Width
69.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.9 in
Height
64.8 in
104
169.1
101.5
166.2
169.1 in
Length
166.2 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3940 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.95 %

General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
BZ
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
130 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
151 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
21.71 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
44 mpg
44 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
690 mi
Range
645 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
690 mi
645 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
102.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft









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