The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 19,800
€ 23,300
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 1.8 T.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
3940 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.99 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
130 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
21.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
21.71 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
44 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
690 mi
Range
518 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
690 mi
518 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
125 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
102.4 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
