The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160 (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 26,300
€ 22,100
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160 is 6.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
56.6
71.4
81
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.4 in
Width
70.3 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.6 in
Height
58.3 in
105.1
171.6
101.5
165.3
171.6 in
Length
165.3 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
4138 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.88 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
RFB
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 160
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
161 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
192 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
19.1 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
45 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
53 mpg
highway
51 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
562 mi
Range
645 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
562 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
100.4 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
98.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1063 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
