The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160 EDC (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

€ 28,200
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160 EDC (18 - 18) Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
€ 28,700
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 160 is 3.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
56.6
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160 EDC (18 - 18)
71.4
81
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
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
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160 EDC (18 - 18)
105.1
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4202 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160 EDC (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.79 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
RFB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
161 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
129 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
19.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
19.7 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
45 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
36 mpg
city
15.6 lb
52 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
562 mi
Range
302 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
562 mi
302 mi
VW Golf 1.5 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).
25.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
98.5 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft