The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160 (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 26,300
€ 21,200
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 16 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 4.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Golf 1.6
1438
1814
2058
1480
1786
2048
1814 mm
Width
1786 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1438 mm
Height
1480 mm
2669
4359
2578
4199
4359 mm
Length
4199 mm
2669 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Golf 1.6
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1265 kg
1877 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
130 kg
9.32 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Golf 1.6
RFB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1332 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
161 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
161 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf 1.6
260 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
260 NM
148 NM
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Golf 1.6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
8.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.52 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
8.66 kg/bhp
12.52 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
54 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
43 mpg
city
32 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
47 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
562 mi
Range
510 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
562 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
98.5 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
482 kg
Maximum Payload
545 kg
402 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1247 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
