The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 19,800
€ 21,700
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 130 Start & Stop is 3.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
3940 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.24 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
130 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
151 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
21.71 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
44 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
690 mi
Range
589 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
690 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 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).
109.9 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
102.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
