The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160 EDC (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 28,200
€ 26,400
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 160 is 3.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
56.6
71.4
81
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.6 in
Height
58.3 in
105.1
171.6
103.1
168
171.6 in
Length
168 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3172 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4202 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
7.16 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
RFB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
161 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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19.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
19.7 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
45 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
highway
51 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
562 mi
Range
586 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
562 mi
586 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
